{"product_id":"2940169973624","title":"How to Listen to Jazz","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn Economist Best Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A radiantly accomplished writer . . . Gioia conveys his passion for the music with vivid description and shrewd judgements.\"-\u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eHow to Listen to Jazz\u003c\/i\u003e, award-winning music scholar Ted Gioia presents a lively introduction to the art of listening to jazz. He tells us what to listen for in a performance and includes a guide to today's leading jazz musicians. From Louis Armstrong's innovative sounds to the exotic compositions of Duke Ellington, Gioia covers everything from the music's history to the building blocks of improvisation. A true love letter to jazz by a foremost expert, \u003ci\u003eHow to Listen to Jazz\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for anyone who's ever wanted to understand America's greatest contribution to music.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Gioia could not have done a better job. Through him, jazz might even find new devotees.\"-\u003ci\u003eEconomist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"How to Listen to Jazz is a packed and useful introduction to the medium. . . . You feel you are in good hands.\"-\u003ci\u003eWeekly Standard\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Hachette Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47150532231408,"sku":"2940169973624","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940169973624_p0.jpg?v=1763698494","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940169973624","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}