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History of jazz before 1930. Includes lists of bands, musicians, and films. Also includes brief biographies of jazz musicians with discographies and suggested readings.
This series presents key players in contemporary jazz music, performing at various locations throughout the U.S. and Europe. Available online via Films on Demand.
Search by word or phrase, composer, performer, or album title. Use the 'word or phrase' search to find an individual piece (such as "Autumn Leaves") that may not be part of an album title
Selected Books and E-books
Jazz by Scott DeVeaux; Gary Giddins
Call Number: ML 3508 G54 2009 (Nanaimo campus)
Publication Date: 2009
Keeping Time : Readings in Jazz History by Robert Walser (Editor)
The VIU community acknowledges and thanks the Snuneymuxw, Quw’utsun and Tla’Amin, on whose traditional lands we teach, learn, research, live and share knowledge.
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