Jazz Modernism: From Ellington and Armstrong to Matisse and Joyce

AUTHOR: Alfred Appell, Jr. 
PUBLISHER: Alfred A. Knopf 
FORMAT: Hardcover 
PAGES: 284 
RETAIL PRICE: $19.95 
CONDITION: Used-Excellent. Very light shelf wear, no pencil/pen markings.

In Jazz Modernism, cultural historian Alfred Appel Jr. explores the interplay between classic jazz artists—such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Billie Holiday—and the broader modernist art movement. The book offers a scholarly analysis that celebrates jazz's greatness, though some readers may find it dense. Appel draws parallels between jazz and modernist figures like Matisse and Joyce, providing a fresh perspective on the cultural significance of jazz in the 20th century.