Experiencing Jazz, Second Edition,is an integrated textbook and online resource for jazz appreciation and history courses. Through readings, illustrations, timelines, listening guides, and a streaming audio library, it immerses the reader in a journey through the history of jazz, while placing the music within in a larger cultural and historical context. Designed to introduce the novice to Jazz, Experiencing Jazzdescribes the elements of music, and the characteristicsand roles of different instruments. Prominent artists and styles from the roots of jazz to present day are relayed in a story-telling prose. This new edition features expanded coverage of women in jazz, the rise of jazz as a world music, the influence of Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz and streamed audio listening. Features Important musical trends are placed within a broad cultural, social, political, and economic context Music fundamentals are treated as integral to the understanding of jazz, and concepts are explained easily with graphic representations and audio examples Comprehensive treatment chronicles the roots of jazz in African music to present day Commonly overlooked styles, such as Orchestral jazz, Cubop, and Third Stream Jazz are included The coverage of women in jazz is expanded and up to date The media-rich companion websitepresents a comprehensive streaming audio library ofkey jazz recordings by leading artists, integrated with interactive listening guides. Illustrated musical concepts with web -based tutorials audio interviews of prominent musicians acquaint new listeners to the sounds, styles, and figures of jazz.