Review: A New History of Jazz
User Review - Liam - GoodreadsFinally finished! This book is a bit long even for my taste; Alyn Shipton pays special attention in this book to the formative era of Jazz as a style of music, going into great detail about pre-WWII ... Read full review
Review: A New History of Jazz
User Review - Deborah J. - GoodreadsThe first third of the book was intriguing with information about the roots of jazz that made me completely change my masterclass about the birth of jazz. After that, there was a bit of rambling and then some statements that were overly-opinionated. Overall, I was very glad to have read it. Read full review
Review: A New History of Jazz
User Review - Djll - GoodreadsHad a very hard time with this one. By this time I've read so many jazz histories, it's kind of stupid to take up another one, but it was a gift. Read full review
Review: A New History of Jazz
User Review - Bill Kerwin - GoodreadsA scholarly, comprehensive history of jazz. Shipton is particularly good at showing the early contributions of individual white musicians, the formative influence of black vaudeville and the ... Read full review
Review: A New History of Jazz
User Review - Brian - GoodreadsAm reading this for background to ongoing jazz internship project. Great stuff. Read full review
Review: A New History of Jazz
User Review - Sam - GoodreadsI thought that this book was quite good. My only problem with this book is that the author had a tendency to ramble a little bit. The beginning history section was pretty boring, but once it got to the "Jazz Age" it started to get good. I would recommend this. Read full review
Review: A New History of Jazz
User Review - Cahners Business Information.In this monumental study, Shipton (Groovin' High), who presents jazz programs for the BBC, covers what he believes to be the most significant musical form to emerge during the 20th century. The book ... Read full review
