Collected works
Whitney Balliett
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Collected works
Published
2000
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pages
872
ISBN-10
0312202881
Description
"Collected Works: A Journal of Jazz, captures the full range and register of the jazz scene, from the first Newport Jazz Festival in 1954 to recent performances by a rising generation of musicians. Here are definitive portraits of such major figures as Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Django Reinhardt, Martha Raye, Buddy Rich, Charles Mingus, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Art Tatum, Bessie Smith and Earl Hines - a list that barely scratches the surface. Generations of readers have learned to listen to the music with Balliett's graceful guidance. For five decades he has captured the moments when jazz history was being made."--BOOK JACKET.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Collected works?
This edition of Collected works has approximately 872 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Collected works?
For most readers, Collected works typically takes between 18h 10m and 12h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 218,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 14h 32m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 30 days • Estimated word count: 218,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Collected works?
The estimated word count for Collected works is approximately 218,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Collected works?
Collected works was written by Whitney Balliett.
When was Collected works published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2000. The original work may have been published on a different date.