Analysis of Jazz: A Comprehensive Approach

Analysis of Jazz: A Comprehensive Approach, originally published in French as Analyser le jazz, is a groundbreaking volume that examines and connects the theoretical and methodological processes that underlie all forms of jazz. It is for anyone who attentively listens to and wants to understand jazz, divided into three parts: work, analytical parameters, and analysis. It provides a detailed inventory of theoretical tools and issues necessary for understanding jazz and its history and different cultural backgrounds.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 384 pages
\n Publication date: 30 January 2019
\n Publisher: University Press of Mississippi
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Analysis of Jazz: A Comprehensive Approach, originally published in French as Analyser le jazz, is now available in English for the first time. In this groundbreaking volume, Laurent Cugny delves into and connects the theoretical and methodological processes that underpin all aspects of jazz. Jazz, in all its manifestations, has been extensively researched and analyzed by performers, scholars, and critics, making Analysis of Jazz an essential resource for any serious study of the genre. However, it's not just musicians and musicologists who analyze jazz. Every listener, to some extent, engages in analytical listening. Listening is an active process that may not involve direct questioning but always involves remembering, comparing, and re-listening. This book is designed for anyone who attentively listens to jazz and seeks to understand its intricacies.

The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on different aspects of jazz analysis. In Part One, Cugny aims to define what constitutes a jazz work, offering insights based on the primary characteristics of definition and structure. Part Two explores the analytical parameters of jazz, encompassing harmony, rhythm, form, sound, and melody. Part Three delves into the analysis of jazz itself, including its history, issues of transcription, and the nature of improvised solos.

In conclusion, Cugny addresses the issues of interpretation to reflect on the goals of analysis with regard to understanding jazz's historical development and the diverse cultural backgrounds in which it has flourished.

Analysis of Jazz presents a comprehensive inventory of theoretical tools and issues essential for comprehending jazz. It serves as a valuable resource for musicians, music enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone interested in exploring the rich tapestry of this musical genre.

\n Weight: 614g\n
Dimension: 158 x 233 x 24 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781496821898\n \n