Download or read book Jazz written by Ronald D. Lankford, Jr. and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2011-04-27 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jazz's influence on music in the twentieth century is unparalleled, with derivatives including bebop, funk, hip-hop, psychedelic rock, reggae, Latin soul, and ska. This comprehensive survey of jazz music dives deep into the origins of the genre and explores the history of jazz from its early roots in West African drumming to its modern interpretations. Readers will learn about the defining eras of jazz, pioneering jazz musicians, and the political and historical legacy of this music style.