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The Swing Era: The Development of Jazz, 1930-1945 (The History of Jazz, Volume
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The Swing Era: The Development of Jazz, 1930-1945 (The History of Jazz, Volume II) Paperback - 1991

by Schuller, Gunther

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Focusing on that extraordinary period in American musical history--1933 to 1945--when jazz was synonymous with America's popular music, The Swing Era puts this era into new perspective. Thorough scholarship, critical perceptio ns and a great love for jazz make this "the ultimate jazz history".--The New Republic. More than 500 music examples.

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Oxford University Press, 1991. Paperback. Very Good. 9x6x1. Paperback. Pages are clean, some minor underlining. The covers show VERY minor shelf-wear. The text is immaculate.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
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  • Title The Swing Era: The Development of Jazz, 1930-1945 (The History of Jazz, Volume II)
  • Author Schuller, Gunther
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition 1st Edition
  • Condition Used - Very Good
  • Pages 944
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Oxford University Press, Oxford
  • Date 1991
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 162406040033
  • ISBN 9780195071405 / 0195071409
  • Weight 2.85 lbs (1.29 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.28 x 6.2 x 1.74 in (23.57 x 15.75 x 4.42 cm)
  • Reading level 1500
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 20th Century
    • Ethnic Orientation: African American
  • Library of Congress subjects Jazz - 1931-1940 - History and criticism, Jazz - 1941-1950 - History and criticism
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 87001664
  • Dewey Decimal Code 781.570

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  • Booklist, 04/15/1992, Page 1511

About the author


Gunther Schuller began his professional career in 1943, at age seventeen, when he played French horn with the Cincinnati Symphony and later served as first horn in the Metropolitan Opera. A prominent American composer, he has written a wide range of orchestral and chamber music, as well as jazz compositions.

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