Jazz for Dummies - --For Dummies

"Now you can finally know about one of...America′s greatest contributions to world culture." -Jon Faddis, Jazz Trumpeter

• Your Swingin′ Guide to the World of Jazz - from New Orleans to Bebop to Fusion to Acis Jazz
• Hear the Lowdown on the Jazz Scene Through Interviews with the Masters
• Expert Recommendations for Building Your Own Cool Collection

"Not only is Jazz For Dummies educational, it′s fun to read. This book provides an important stepping stone to understanding this complex and profound music." -James Moody, Jazz Saxophonist

Dirk Sutro is madly in love with Jazz and...he knows what he′s talking about." -"Chubby" Jackson, Jazz Bassist

Get into the Swing of Jazz...
Written in style that′s as hip as the music itself, this ever–so–copacetic guide lays down the rich history and soulful sounds of jazz. Take a behind–the–scene look at the masters and their music - from Duke Ellington to Charlie Parker to Wynton Marsalis. Tune into the different jazz styles and become a more savvy listener. Whether you′re getting into the rhythm for the first time or a hep cat solid in the scene, Jazz For Dummies will keep you bopping!

Stay in the Groove

• Get the lowdown firsthand from today′s freats
• Appreciate the different types of jazz - from the big bands to funk jazz
• Assemble your own library of great jazz music
• Keep those fingers snappin′ - recommended online and newsstand jazz resources
• Treat your ears to some of the hottest jazz on CD

Exclusive CD Feature Many of the Coolest Jazz Tunes Ever Recorded!