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The world of jazz trumpet : a comprehensive history & practical philosophy / by Scotty Barnhart.
| Author/creator | Barnhart, Scotty |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Milwaukee, WI : Hal Leonard, ©2005. |
| Description | xxx, 246 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Part I. From the beginning: a history of jazz trumpet. From King Abubakari II to Buddy Bolden -- Setting the stage for innovation: understanding the conditions that led to ragtime and jazz -- Charles "Buddy" Bolden to Joseph "King" Oliver: the beginnings of jazz trumpet -- Louis Armstrong: the most important jazz trumpeter -- John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie: the father of modern jazz trumpet -- Louis vs. Schmeling: a provocative cultural parallel -- The women of jazz trumpet: heroines in a noble endeavor -- Jazz trumpet in the 1960s -- Jazz trumpet in the 1970s -- Wynton Marsalis: 1980s, Renaissance begins -- The jazz trumpeter and vocalists -- Part II. Trumpet to trumpet: the interviews. Arvell Shaw on Louis Armstrong -- Harry "Sweets" Edison -- Clark Terry -- Humphrey Lyttleton -- Clora Bryant -- Maynard Ferguson -- Sonny Cohn -- Ted Curson -- Freddie Hubbard -- Bobby Bradford -- Chuck Mangione -- Valery Ponomarev -- Barrie Lee Hall -- Wendell Brunious -- Wynton Marsalis -- Part III. The jazz trumpeter: theory and application. The trumpet section in a jazz band -- The role of jazz trumpet in a small group and big band -- Instructional philosophy -- Elements of playing jazz trumpet -- Part IV. Coda: biographies and reference. Influential trumpeters of the jazz age -- Influential trumpeters of the jazz era -- Influential trumpeters of the swing era -- Influential trumpeters of the modern jazz era -- Honorable mentions. |
| Abstract | In this survey of the jazz trumpet, Barnhart (jazz trumpet and jazz studies, Florida State U.) recounts the history of the instrument, the role of musicians, and interviews 15 of them, including Wynton Marsalis, Clora Bryant, Maynard Ferguson, Chuck Mangione, and Harry "Sweets" Edison. Coverage includes Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, performance techniques, big band performance, teaching and learning, embouchure, short biographies, and a notable chapter on women trumpeters. |
| Bibliography note | Includes discography (pages 229-233), bibliographical references (p. 235-240) and index. |
| LCCN | 2005030170 |
| ISBN | 0634095277 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML399 .B379 2005 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |