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What You’re Not to Read
I include a number of sidebars throughout this book; they’re the shaded gray
boxes. They’re chock-full of fun and interesting information about jazz, but
you don’t have to read them if you don’t want to.
Foolish Assumptions
Because you’re reading this book, I’ve made the following assumptions
about you:
� You’re a newcomer interested in understanding and appreciating jazz.
� You’re a music student interested in playing jazz or a musician who
wants to find out more about jazz.
� You already love some music such as blues, funk, Latin, rock, or soul
that connects with jazz somewhere along the line.
� You’re a busy person who wants to get a lot of information in a short
time — so you might not read this book through from cover to cover.
� You’re a curious and self-motivated person eager to expand your knowledge
and enjoyment of music, and you may do additional research
beyond this book.
How This Book Is Organized
Introduction
No matter what sort of reader you are, this book’s basic structure is logical
and user friendly.
Part I: All That Jazz: A Tour of the Basics
Part I lays out the basic buildings blocks of jazz: its origins, essential elements
(such as swing and improvisation), structural principles, and instruments.
What makes jazz jazz? When you get through Part I, you should have the
answer to that question.
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