The late Gilbert Chase taught at Tulane University and the University of Texas at Austin, and was former chairman of the Inter-American Music Council. His books include Contemporary Art in Latin America, A Guide to the Music of Latin America, and The Music of Spain.
Winner of a Special Commendation from the Sonneck Society,
1989. (Cf. Society for American Music).
"Still leads the field, with unmatched scholarship, polished
language, and grand conception. . . . A remarkable book."--American
Music
"A powerful summary of Chase's life's work. He remains an original
and persuasive historian, whose mastery of contextual analysis is
admirable."--Ethnomusicology
"A landmark in American musical historiography. . . . Indispensable
for music teachers and scholars; moreover, it is accessible to the
layman. . . . An exhaustive bibliography, excellent discography,
and rarely seen illustrations and photographs add to its
attractiveness."--Black Perspectives in Music
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