Jazz-Rock Fusion: The People, the Music
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| Rating | : | 4.38 (748 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0793599415 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The book is divided by instrument, and for each artist there is a biography, an interview by Julie Coryell, an outstanding photo by Laura Friedman, and a selected, cross-referenced discography. Legendary players covered here include: Miles Davis, Jaco Pastorius, Michael Brecker, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Stanley Clarke, Freddie Hubbard, Roy Ayers, Ron Carter, Chick Corea, George Benson, Flora Purim and many others. 368 pages.. Also features a stunning section of full-color photos, and a preface by Ramsey Lewis. This collection of interviews and photos celebrates some of the most outstanding artists in these genres
Five Stars V. Wiggins saw this book as a teenagerthat's why I started playing fusion jazz.. "what fusion is" according to G. ferguson. the book gives a look inside the world of fusion. it lets you know how it all came about and started it off. a must have for jazz-rock fusion fans . pick-up a copy now.. "Awesome book for jazz fusion fans" according to C. Cutler. Written by the wife of one of jazz fusions legends (Larry Coryell), Julie Coryell has put together a veritable "who's who" of jazz fusion. It's full of great information - being part of that crowd gave her great access and personal insight that would be missing from a book written by an outsider. Any fan of jazz fusion will love this book, and it will probably introduce you to som