How Long to Read St. Louis Jazz: A History

How Long Does it Take to Read St. Louis Jazz: A History?

It takes the average reader 3 hours to read St. Louis Jazz: A History by Dennis C. Owsley

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In the early twentieth century, St. Louis was a hotbed for ragtime and blues, both roots of jazz music. In 1914, Jelly Roll Morton brought his music to the area. In 1919, Louis Armstrong came to town to play on the "floating conservatories" that plied the Mississippi. Miles Davis, the most famous of the city's jazz natives, changed the course of the genre four different times throughout a world-renowned career. The Black Artists Group of the 1970s was one of the first to bring world music practices into jazz. Author Dennis C. Owsley chronicles the ways both local and national St. Louis...

How long is St. Louis Jazz: A History?

St. Louis Jazz: A History by Dennis C. Owsley is 176 pages long, and a total of 45,056 words.

This makes it 59% the length of the average book. It also has 55% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read St. Louis Jazz: A History Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 6 minutes to read St. Louis Jazz: A History aloud.

What Reading Level is St. Louis Jazz: A History?

St. Louis Jazz: A History is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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