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Seize the Beat: The Evolution of American Music

Seize the Beat: The Evolution of American Music

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Availability:In StockContributor:Brian Q. TorffPublish date:01/04/23Pages:228
Language:EnglishPublisher:McFarland & CompanyISBN-13:9781476690773ISBN-10:1476690774UPC:9781476690773Book Category:MusicBook Subcategory:History & Criticism, Genres & StylesBook Topic:Pop VocalSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.52 inchesWeight:0.7518Product ID:SCCK02BNGD

The story of American popular music is steeped in social history, race, gender and class, its evolution driven by ephemeral connection to young audiences. From Benny Goodman to Sinatra to Elvis Presley to the Beatles, pop icons age out of the art form while new musical styles pass from relevance to nostalgia within a few years. At the same time, perennial forms like blues, jazz and folk are continually rediscovered by new audiences.

This book traces the development of American music from its African roots to the juke joint, club and concert hall, revealing a culture perpetually reinventing itself to suit the next generation.

Language:EnglishPublisher:McFarland & CompanyISBN-13:9781476690773ISBN-10:1476690774UPC:9781476690773Book Category:MusicBook Subcategory:History & Criticism, Genres & StylesBook Topic:Pop VocalSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.52 inchesWeight:0.7518Product ID:SCCK02BNGD
Brian Q. Torff is a bassist, composer, arranger, and a professor of music at Fairfield University in Connecticut.
Publisher: McFarland & Company

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