In the Course of Performance: Studies in the World of Musical Improvisation (Chicago Studies in Ethnomusicology)
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The listing describes In the Course of Performance: Studies in the World of Musical Improvisation (Chicago Studies in Ethnomusicology) by Bruno Nettl & Melinda Russell as a book about art, media, culture, or creative work. The record for this copy lists 1998 • Univ of Chicago Pr • 424 pages.
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More appealing if you want an older backlist book that still feels distinct instead of generic filler.
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Exact edition: Paperback · ISBN-13 9780226574110
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Paperback: ISBN-13 9780226574110
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