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OverviewThe story of American popular music is steeped in social history, race, gender and class, its evolution driven by ephemeral connection to young audiences. From Benny Goodman to Sinatra to Elvis Presley to the Beatles, pop icons age out of the art form while new musical styles pass from relevance to nostalgia within a few years. At the same time, perennial forms like blues, jazz and folk are continually rediscovered by new audiences. This book traces the development of American music from its African roots to the juke joint, club and concert hall, revealing a culture perpetually reinventing itself to suit the next generation. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Brian Q. TorffPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 22.80cm ISBN: 9781476690773ISBN 10: 1476690774 Pages: 277 Publication Date: 31 March 2024 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsBrian Q. Torff brings the rhythm of his bass to his writing and offers valuable lessons in how to listen to music and appreciate what you hear on multiple levels. --Marc Myers, JazzWax.com Brian Q. Torff has been a master of the beat for many years, collaborating with some of the greatest masters of American music. He now shares what he has learned in this insightful book. I highly recommend it. --Ted Gioia, author, The History of Jazz and Music: A Subversive History Brian Q. Torff brings the rhythm of his bass to his writing and offers valuable lessons in how to listen to music and appreciate what you hear on multiple levels. --Marc Myers, JazzWax.com It's impossible to imagine America without Black culture and Black music. Brian does a great job of telling the story of how Black music and America are intertwined. --Toure, author of Nothing Compares 2 U: An Oral History of Prince Brian Q. Torff has been a master of the beat for many years, collaborating with some of the greatest masters of American music. He now shares what he has learned in this insightful book. I highly recommend it. --Ted Gioia, author, The History of Jazz and Music: A Subversive History Author InformationBrian Q. Torff is a bassist, composer, arranger, and a professor of music at Fairfield University in Connecticut. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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