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The Musical World of J.J. Johnson
Joshua Berrett
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Description for The Musical World of J.J. Johnson
Paperback. Now in Paperback! J.J. Johnson, known as the spiritual father of modern trombone, has been a notable figure in the history of jazz. His career has embodied virtually every innovation and development in jazz over the past half-century. The first comprehensive biography, filmography, catalog of compositions, and discography of J.J. Johnson. Series: Studies in Jazz. Num Pages: 496 pages, 25 b&w photographs, bibliography, indexes, filmography, discography. BIC Classification: AVGJ; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 141 x 27. Weight in Grams: 635.
NOW IN PAPERBACK! J.J. Johnson, known as the spiritual father of modern trombone, has been a notable figure in the history of jazz. His career has embodied virtually every innovation and development in jazz over the past half-century. In this first comprehensive biography, filmography, catalog of compositions, and discography, the authors explore Johnson's childhood and early education, document his first compositions, and examine his classical roots, thereby creating a unique and powerful illustration of the composer's technical and stylistic development. New in the paperback edition is an Epilogue containing vital information about Johnson's suicide as well as an Index of Discography Titles.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
Series
Studies in Jazz
Number of Pages
496
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810842472
SKU
V9780810842472
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About Joshua Berrett
Joshua Berrett and Louis G. Bourgois, III have combined their specialized backgrounds in musicological studies to create an unprecedented collaboration. Berrett, previously published in the areas of both classical music and jazz, is a musicologist interested in style analysis and cultural history. Bourgois, a professional trombonist, documented Johnson's early style and compiled a discography in his doctoral dissertation.
Reviews for The Musical World of J.J. Johnson
...a welcome addition to jazz biography...offers important personal and musical insights into the life and career of a seminal innovator whose contributions to improvisation were critical to the development of the jazz trombone.
All Music Guide To Jazz
...the first substantial biography and extended study of his musical development....This book will appeal to a variety of readers. Well documented and coherently presented, it is a work the historian can trust, with a wealth of material that establishes a cultural context for the events it describes...there are enough fascinating anecdotes and colorful interviews to make a good read for both the Johnson fan and the general jazz enthusiast. The many analyses provide a useful starting point for understanding Johnson's complex musical contribution...it will be the logical starting point for future studies of this creative American musician.
Notes: Quarterly Journal of the Music Library Association
This book will certainly stand as the definitive Johnson study for a long time....recommended for jazz collections of all types.
CHOICE
..this is more than a standard biography. The authors, both musicologists, have produced a very informative and often inspirational book...as thorough a coverage of a subject as one could ask.
Rapport
No detail seems to have been left out...It is almost like looking inside the man himself.
The IAJRC Journal
...fills a major gap in jazz studies...offers a provocative and comprehensive account of the makings of a jazz legend.
Record-Review
This book offers an illustration of Johnson's technical and stylistic development, as well as a thorough catalogue of his compositions, film scores, and scores.
Reference and Research Book News
...well written and fascinating study of jazz legend J.J. Johnson. Recommended.
Big Bands International
All Music Guide To Jazz
...the first substantial biography and extended study of his musical development....This book will appeal to a variety of readers. Well documented and coherently presented, it is a work the historian can trust, with a wealth of material that establishes a cultural context for the events it describes...there are enough fascinating anecdotes and colorful interviews to make a good read for both the Johnson fan and the general jazz enthusiast. The many analyses provide a useful starting point for understanding Johnson's complex musical contribution...it will be the logical starting point for future studies of this creative American musician.
Notes: Quarterly Journal of the Music Library Association
This book will certainly stand as the definitive Johnson study for a long time....recommended for jazz collections of all types.
CHOICE
..this is more than a standard biography. The authors, both musicologists, have produced a very informative and often inspirational book...as thorough a coverage of a subject as one could ask.
Rapport
No detail seems to have been left out...It is almost like looking inside the man himself.
The IAJRC Journal
...fills a major gap in jazz studies...offers a provocative and comprehensive account of the makings of a jazz legend.
Record-Review
This book offers an illustration of Johnson's technical and stylistic development, as well as a thorough catalogue of his compositions, film scores, and scores.
Reference and Research Book News
...well written and fascinating study of jazz legend J.J. Johnson. Recommended.
Big Bands International