Books That Changed How I Hear Music

Re:Books That Changed How I Hear Music by huimang on Sunday July 10, 2022 @09:05AM (#32044358)

For anyone who doesn’t know, Ted Gioia has published books like West Coast Jazz: 1945-1960, Delta Blues, and How To Listen To Jazz.

I’m still reading through the first two and I can highly recommend them to anyone curious about the historical aspect of jazz / blues.

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Re:Books That Changed How I Hear Music by ExisterMr on Monday July 11, 2022 @01:32PM (#32059079)

He is excellent at uncovering the cultural stories embedded within music history.

I loved "Delta Blues: The Life and Times of the Mississippi Masters Who Revolutionized American Music" and I'm working on "Music: A Subversive History"

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Re:Books That Changed How I Hear Music by bwanab on Sunday July 10, 2022 @01:55PM (#32047060)

I recently heard his interview on Conversations with Tyler. He has an impressive depth of knowledge outside of music as well as an encyclopedic grasp of music.

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