Jazz 'bones : the world of jazz trombone / Kurt Dietrich.

Author/creator Dietrich, Kurt
Format Book
Publication InfoRottenburg, Germany : Advance Music, 2005.
Description611 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Pioneers -- Big tea -- Giants of the swing era -- Stylists and journeymen -- Gentlemen of swing -- New Orleans revival -- Transition -- J. J. -- The 1950s -- Four modern giants -- A trombone force -- Valves -- Big bands in the 1960s and 1970s -- New currents -- Jazz-Rock -- The '80s and '90s -- Latin 'bones -- Europe and beyond.
Abstract This book features an extremely well-researched collection of anecdotes and stories that traces the history of jazz trombone from its early inception to the present. A special feature is the inclusion of many lesser-known though incredibly gifted players.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references, discographies, and index.
ISBN3892210691