How to Listen to Jazz

An Economist Best Book of the Year

An acclaimed music scholar presents an accessible introduction to the art of listening to jazz.

“Mr. Gioia could not have done a better job. Through him, jazz might even find new devotees.” ―Economist

In How to Listen to Jazz, award-winning music scholar Ted Gioia presents a lively introduction to one of America's premier art forms. He tells us what to listen for in a performance and includes a guide to today’s leading jazz musicians. From Louis Armstro...