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francesmthompson's review against another edition
4.0
A deep, down and dirty overview of the history of jazz, this Bluffers Guide aims to educate you on the minimum you need to sound and seem convincing. A rich and witty writing style carries this guide well, with lots of additional "bonus point" bluffing material. In many ways it reads like the syncopating jazz melody that this book introduces you too, jumping from history to key jazz personalities and then ending with a list of "must listen" albums, which I'm now working my way through. I'll be sure to return to the Glossary in the back too for reference as I prepare to bluff my way through my new found knowledge. This book does exactly what it claims to, but now I want to know more about this important music movement.
iandelaney's review against another edition
4.0
Pretty good history. Would have liked more recommendations.
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