Roads of Jazz

Jazz & photography + 6 CDs.

The history of jazz, which began at the start of the 20th century, is the story of artists who developed their music especially in big cities like New Orleans, Chicago or New York. The roads of jazz are marked by great names and they present different styles; they do not end in America but reach every continent.

Music CDs: Six CDs present the music of different jazz styles, from classic New Orleans jazz, swing and bebop up to cool and West Coast jazz. The recordings of creative innovators or of jazz musicians who were typical at a certain time demonstrate the development of the music.

CONTENIDO:

Preface / Vorwort

1. New Orleans, Chicago, Kansas City, New York
2. Cotton Club, Carnegie Hall, Onyx, Famous Door, Savoy Ballroom
3. To Be or Not To Bop
4. Swinging Hard & Funky
5. Lighthouse Café, Sardi's, Blackhawk, The Haig, Melody Room
6. Paris, London, Berlin

Recording Details
Impressum

CDs:

CD 1. Classic Jazz
CD 2. New York Swing
CD 3. New York Be-Bop
CD 4. New York Modern Jazz
CD 5. Cool & Westcoast Jazz
CD 6. Jazz in Europe