Bebop : Third Ear - The Essential Listening Companion

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Summary: Dissapointed
Review: I am many times dissapointed by Scott's approach to jazz. It highlights the already known information. For the amount of Jazz History he touts himself to know, I was dissapointed.

Rating:
Summary: Dissapointed
Review: I am many times dissapointed by Scott's approach to jazz. It highlights the already known information. For the amount of Jazz History he touts himself to know, I was dissapointed.

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Summary: The evolution of Bebop from 1949 to the present day
Review: In Bebop, Scott Yanow offers a 391-page compendium of insights, anecdotal biographies, essays, and reviews of jazz music and the musicians that created this authentically American art form. Bebop explores the early roots and influences of jazz (1937-44); the pioneers and key players, singers, and band leaders of the classic Bebop era (1945-49); and the evolution of Bebop from 1949 to the present day. Also features is a unique survey of LPs an CDs released through 1999 by both vintage Bebop performers and contemporary Bebop-based musicians. From Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Thelonious Monk to Sarah Vaughen, Miles Davis, and Sonny Rollins, Bebop offers fresh perspective, new discovers, and insightful commentary. This is a "must" for all personal, professional, and academic popular music history and reference collections.

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Summary: Bebop? Close Enough for Jazz....
Review: This is a handy compendium of introductory overviews, musical biographies, and rated record recommendations for all of Bebop's main and minor players, but unfortunately it doesn't stop there. Dozens of entries for musicians whom you'd never think to connect with Bebop (Lew Tabackin? Marian McPartland?) merely serve to unnecessarily complicate the issues and probably confuse newcomers. That said, Scott Yanow is a knowledgeable reviewer and writer, and this guide will be a useful starting point for jazz fans who want to explore more deeply the musical essence of modern jazz.