On Jazz

A Personal Journey

By Alyn Shipton | Publisher: Cambridge University Press

About the book

Brim-full of personal reminiscence and zesty anecdote, On Jazz is an affectionate portrait of the personalities behind the music. It takes us into clubs, dancehalls, and theatres, up close to the stage and behind the scenes. The electrifying world it conjures up is unforgettably spotlighted as never before.

Editions of On Jazz

Hardcover
ISBN 9781108834230

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Brim-full of personal reminiscence and zesty anecdote, On Jazz is an affectionate portrait of the personalities behind the music. It takes us into clubs, dancehalls, and theatres, up close to the stage and behind the scenes. The electrifying world it conjures up is unforgettably spotlighted as never before.

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What is On Jazz about?

Brim-full of personal reminiscence and zesty anecdote, On Jazz is an affectionate portrait of the personalities behind the music. It takes us into clubs, dancehalls, and theatres, up close to the stage and behind the scenes. The electrifying world it conjures up is unforgettably spotlighted as never before.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in On Jazz?

The Arts > Music > Music: styles and genres > Popular music

Where can I read a sample of On Jazz?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781108834230

How long is On Jazz and how many pages does it have?

On Jazz has 200 page(s)

Who is/are the Author/s of the book On Jazz?

Alyn Shipton

Who is the Publisher of the book On Jazz?

Cambridge University Press

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

On Jazz is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781108834230)

Is there a video of the book?

Watch a video about On Jazz here