Abstract

A reliable guide to jazz classics and performances. It serves as a "must-listen" for listeners and a "model" for performers. Includes QR codes.

◆100 Years of Jazz. From a vast collection of performances, we've carefully selected and included classic and contemporary jazz masterpieces and performances. Satisfying for beginners, casual jazz fans, and even those who enjoy playing!
◆Suitable for both listeners and performers. Ideal as an appreciation guide and a useful performance model.
◆A guidebook especially relevant in this information-saturated digital age. Includes QR codes for instant listening.

Over 100 years since the birth of jazz. From a vast collection of recordings, we've carefully selected and introduced the standard classics and performances you should listen to now. Why have these songs been loved and performed across generations? We clearly explain the background of the songs, their highlights, and the appeal of classic and contemporary performances, making it a reliable appreciation guide for listeners and a model for players to learn performance techniques. Major audio sources include QR codes for immediate listening. A reliable guide to the profound world of jazz, especially in today's information-saturated world. Great songs become great songs for a reason.

Author’s Information

This compilation and writing team comprises jazz critics and researchers from a wide range of generations, from up-and-coming talents to seasoned veterans. Ten individuals--Shinji Ikegami, Yoshiaki Ito, Ikuo Okamoto, Hijiri Kanno, Masahiro Goto, Eisuke Sato, Kazune Hayata, Kazunori Harada, Fumiaki Fujimoto, and Koji Murai--utilize their respective expertise to provide multifaceted explanations of the background and highlights of classic albums.