Jazz Then and Now: The History of Jazz by Frank Leanza

Jazz Then and Now: The History of Jazz  

by Frank Leanza

A brief, yet complete history of Jazz, from it's inception to the present day. The author discusses the music of such jazz luminaries as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Bennie Goodman, Count Basie, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis and even Elvis Presley. Also included is a discussion of the various Jazz styles.

Frank Leanza is an authorized teacher of the Schillinger System of music. Graduate New Jersey Musical College. Awarded a scholarship to Julliard School of Music. Lectured on history of jazz. Conducted seminars at Grambling College and Louisiana Tech. Retired professional trumpeter. Author of over 25 books on music and several novels and screenplays.

ISBN 0934687498

205 Pages