This Is Jazz A Series Of Lectures Given At The San Francisco Museum Of Art is a book written by Rudi Blesh. The book is a compilation of lectures given by Blesh at the San Francisco Museum of Art. The lectures cover the history of jazz music from its origins in New Orleans to the modern jazz of the 1950s. Blesh discusses the various styles and genres of jazz, including swing, bebop, and Dixieland. He also provides insights into the lives and music of some of the most influential jazz musicians, such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Charlie Parker. The book is a comprehensive guide to jazz music, and it is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning more about this unique and vibrant art form.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, an