The - Jazz Standards : A Guide To The Repertoire

: The story of how the song was written and its evolution from Broadway show tunes or pop songs into the jazz canon.

The guide includes everything from the to modern jazz classics, such as: "Ain't Misbehavin'" "Autumn in New York" "God Bless the Child" "How High the Moon" "Round Midnight" "Take Five" "So What" Purchasing Options The jazz standards : a guide to the repertoire

: A curated guide to more than 2,000 recordings , highlighting the most definitive covers and contemporary interpretations. Key Pieces Covered : The story of how the song was

The book is structured as an alphabetical survey of over . For each "piece," Gioia provides: For each "piece," Gioia provides: : Discussion of

: Discussion of the song's harmonic and melodic significance.

is a non-fiction book by award-winning jazz historian and pianist Ted Gioia . Published by Oxford University Press , it serves as a comprehensive reference guide to the core songs that define the jazz genre.

You can find the updated second edition (2021) at several retailers: The Jazz Standards: A Guide to the Repertoire: Gioia, Ted