African Roots of the Jazz Evolution Contributor(s): Hester, Karlton (Author) |
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ISBN: 1634874986 ISBN-13: 9781634874984 Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing OUR PRICE: $189.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Music | Genres & Styles - Jazz |
LCCN: 2017561193 |
Physical Information: 1.34" H x 8" W x 10" (2.86 lbs) 666 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: African Roots of the Jazz Evolution discusses how jazz style evolved from its original source - traditional African music. Reflecting the continental interaction and cultural development that took place over centuries, the book explores how melodic, structural, rhythmic, and other musical elements from Africa are manifested in African-American spirituals, the blues, and various jazz forms. Karlton E. Hester began his career as a composer, recording artist, and music educator. He holds a Ph.D. in composition from the City University of New York, and is currently the director of jazz studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Dr. Hester is also the founding director of the Fillmore Jazz Preservation Big Band in San Francisco. He has received fellowships and grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York Foundation for the Arts, and the Mellon Foundation, among other. An acclaimed performer, Dr. Hester has played throughout the United States and internationally. |