Jazz Flute (Paperback)

The simplest of wind instruments, the flute has been ubiquitous in every culture from antiquity to the present. However, its "small" sound kept it from being a solo instrument before amplification. The flute's history, both in and out of jazz, is reported here by flutist and musicologist Peter Westbrook. This reference book cites the artists, techniques, and styles that have made the flute a rich and integral part of contemporary music.