The Wonder of Jazz: Music That Changed The World
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The Wonder of Jazz: Music That Changed The World

by Sammy SteinPublish: May 30, 2022General Nonfiction

Book Overview

With input from over 100 musicians the book discusses what exactly is jazz, and how do you know you are listening to it? Do we truly know when and how jazz first originated? Who was the first jazz musician? How does jazz link to other genres? What about women in jazz? And writers and journalists? Do reviews make any difference... ?
This book is a deep dive into jazz's history, impact, and future. It discusses the social, cultural, and political influence of jazz and reveals areas where jazz has had an impact we may not even realise. Its influences on hip hop, the connection to third stream, classical, and other art forms are all discussed as well as the future, the impact of young people and how they are changing established canons from within.
The journey this book takes the reader on is one of discovery and revelation.
Some of the information comes from research by the author but much comes from those in the music, those who teach, witness the reactions of an audience, and understand how relevant jazz is right now.
The book looks at jazz's game changers - the people after whom the music was never the same, civil rights, gender, jazz dynasties, and how jazz musicians have lent their power to deliver political messages in subtle and not so subtle ways.
A book about jazz music's vitality, energy, dynamism and its people, the ordinary people making extraordinary music.
Jazzwise magazine said of Sammy's work, "It's all here, beautifully written, eloquently argued, clear-eyed in its intentions and open in its invitation" and Jazz Matters said, "The sheer volume and status of the people who have given up their time to help Sammy, both women, and men, is a testament to the respect Sammy has earned across the industry and the trust people have in her to relay their stories faithfully."
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Sammy Stein
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Biographies & Memoirs General Nonfiction

BIOGRAPHY
Award winning author of 6 books, Sammy is one of the UK's most popular reviewers, columnists and authors. Here 'Candid' release went to number 1 on Amazon in its category. She has won a Jazz Times Distaff Award, made their Gearhead list, been on Jazzwise reader's list of favourites, won Phace Magazine Music Book of T... he Year award in 2020 plus a nomination for Jazz Journalists Association book of the year. Sammy has had the honour of being commissioned twice by the Library of Congress- a high honour for a non US writer. Sammy has written for Readers Digest and WeJazz Magazine.

Sammy's books have won prestigious reviews and her latest book 'The Wonder of Jazz' has appeared on many best books lists.

Sammy is jazz correspondent for Platinum Mind and contributes to magazines. A passionate writer, music appreciator and a key figure in UK jazz. ' Sammy you are a force for good in our industry' says one music promoter and another ( musician) says ' This is perhaps the best review I have ever read. My friend said this about Sammy's review , "It's fantastic!! Does the album justice ..she's a great writer.. Sheesh.. that would have taken me a month!"

Radio host Anthea Redmond said, "Sammy Stein has earned an incredible reputation as a writer and reviewer for her honesty, profound knowledge, and professional integrity in all things Jazz. Her articles in some of the most popular Jazz Magazines on both sides of the Atlantic bear testament to the above, and her huge army of fans are strong and growing by the day and I'm happy to say I'm one of them."

A reviewer said, "Stein is a direct and positive writer" and another " the fluidity of her writing goes well with her subjects"

"The main thing for me", says Sammy, "along with the wonderful people I meet, is the love of jazz music and how it connects and levels."
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Book Detail
Title The Wonder of Jazz: Music That Changed The World
Author Sammy Stein
ASIN 1800688725
Publish Date 30, May 2022
Publisher Independent Publishing network
Language English
Page Count 164
Cover Photographer Luciano