The History of Jazz by Ted Gioia

Ted Gioia's History of Jazz has been universally hailed as a classicacclaimed by jazz critics and fans around the world.

Jazz is the most colourful and varied art form in the world and it was born in one of the most colourful and varied cities, New Orleans. From the seed first planted by slave dances held in Congo Square and nurtured by early ensembles led by Buddy Bolden and Joe `King' Oliver, jazz began its long winding odyssey across America and around the world, giving flower to a thousand different forms – swing, bebop, cool jazz, jazz-rock fusion – and a thousand great musicians. Now …