The Musical World of J.J. Johnson

The Musical World of J.J. Johnson
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Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Total Pages : 479
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ISBN-10 : 9781461673286
ISBN-13 : 1461673283
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Book Synopsis The Musical World of J.J. Johnson by : Joshua Berrett

Download or read book The Musical World of J.J. Johnson written by Joshua Berrett and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2001-12-18 with total page 479 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NOW IN PAPERBACK! J.J. Johnson, known as the spiritual father of modern trombone, has been a notable figure in the history of jazz. His career has embodied virtually every innovation and development in jazz over the past half-century. In this first comprehensive biography, filmography, catalog of compositions, and discography, the authors explore Johnson's childhood and early education, document his first compositions, and examine his classical roots, thereby creating a unique and powerful illustration of the composer's technical and stylistic development. New in the paperback edition is an Epilogue containing vital information about Johnson's suicide as well as an Index of Discography Titles.


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