Jazz (Ninth Edition)

The Story

The Ninth Edition of Jazz takes students on an extraordinary musical journey through the changing styles and the fascinating history of jazz. With a strong emphasis on listening and an outstanding photo program, Jazz offers an insider's view of the most important music, artists, clubs, and precursors in jazz history. New to the Ninth Edition, personal accounts by major players in the scene -- Witness to Jazz -- take students inside the sessions, giving them a firsthand view of the lively context surrounding the growth of this uniquely American art form.