bAn acclaimed music scholar presents an accessible introduction to the art of listening to jazzb p In iHow to Listen to Jazzi, award-winning music scholar Ted Gioia presents a lively introduction to one of America's premier art forms. He tells us what to listen for in a performance and includes a guide to today's leading jazz musicians. From Louis Armstrong's innovative sounds to the jazz-rock fusion of Miles Davis, Gioia covers the music's history and reveals the building blocks of improvisation. A true love letter to jazz by a foremost expert, iHow to Listen to Jazzi is a must-read for anyone who's ever wanted to understand and better appreciate America's greatest contribution to music. p Mr. Gioia could not have done a better job. Through him, jazz might even find new devotees. -- iEconomisti p