Poised to become a classic of jazz literature; Visions of Jazz: The First Century offers seventy-nine chapters illuminating the lives of virtually all the major figures in jazz history. From Louis Armstrongs renegade-style trumpet playing to Sarah Vaughans operatic crooning; and from the swinging elegance of Duke Ellington to the pioneering experiments of Ornette Coleman; jazz critic Gary Giddins continually astonishes the reader with his unparalleled insight. Writing with the grace and wit that have endeared his prose to Village Voice readers for decades; Giddins also widens the scope of jazz to include such crucial American musicians as Irving Berlin; Rosemary Clooney; and Frank Sinatra; all primarily pop performers who are often dismissed by fans and critics as mere derivatives of the true jazz idiom. And he devotes an entire quarter of this landmark volume to young; still-active jazz artists; boldly expanding the horizons of jazz--and charting and exploring the musics influences as no other book has done.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Not what I expectedBy DiscoThiefI admit that my expectations of this book probably influenced how much I was disappointed. I really want to add some electronics to my clothes and costumes. and I was anticipating that this book would give me some foundational knowledge so that I could then design my own projects.What this book actually is. is a series of projects that amount to gluing things onto existing electronics. and making a few electronics projects with very little explanation of how they work (e.g. Why that resistor? Would it be different for a different LED?). There is a very small gallery of fantastic examples at the end. but in order to do any of them Ill have to study on my own for at least a few more months. possibly years. (Ive already started. but for that I have an entirely different set of books.)The main things that I got out of this book are how to keep the anode and cathode ends of my LED straight when adapting them to sewing. and a burning desire to learn to use an arduino.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Loved the book!By Kindle CustomerIn a remote place such as the small Polynesian island where I live. books that can be downloaded and are instructive and easy to read are a blessing. Thank you. Diana Eng. for sharing your quirky ideas with your readers!5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Fashion Geek for real!By JeanIf you love fashion and love electronics. this is for you! I am not electronically minded so its sort of a challenge. The ideas are great fun. not extremely functional in the scheme of things. but fun none the less.I think its more for inspiration.Hope this helps you!
