Routledge Companion to Jazz Studies - Music Research Book

The Routledge Companion to Jazz Studies offers an extensive collection of over forty articles written by internationally renowned scholars. This volume highlights the various strengths of current jazz scholarship within a cross-disciplinary field of enquiry. By looking at developments in jazz studies over the last twenty-five years, each chapter provides surveys and new insights into the major perspectives and approaches used in jazz research today. This book acts as an essential research resource for a wide audience. Whether you are a student starting your academic journey, a scholar conducting deep research, or an enthusiast looking to expand your knowledge, this text provides the depth required for serious study. It serves as the definitive survey of current jazz scholarship in the Anglophone world, making it a necessary addition to any music library or academic collection.