The Contradictions of Jazz - Paperback

by Paul Rinzler (Author)

The Contradictions of Jazz examines four pairs of opposites in jazz-freedom and responsibility, creativity and tradition, individualism and interconnectedness, and assertion and openness-and explores their position and presence in jazz to create a humanistic and existential view of the genre.

Author Biography

Paul Rinzler is associate professor in jazz and music theory at Cal Poly State University. He is author of Jazz Arranging and Performance Practice: A Guide for Small Ensembles (Scarecrow, 1999) and Quartal Jazz Piano Voicings (2002).