Now available in both Spanish and English, “The Routes of Jazz / Las Rutas del Jazz” offers a captivating journey through the history, evolution, and aesthetic diversity of jazz. With 520 pages and an extensive exploration across 8 fascinating chapters, the book maps the development of the genre—from its origins in the American South, shaped by African musical influences, community creativity, and social struggles, to the contemporary expressions of the 21st century. It includes playlists and QR codes that allow readers to instantly access key recordings, enriching the reading experience with a guided and immersive listening journey. The book explores the essential components of jazz (form, rhythm, harmony, melody, improvisation, and instrumental practice) and analyzes how the genre expanded across the world, engaging in dialogue with European traditions and other cultural contexts. Through figures such as Armstrong, Ellington, Coltrane, Davis, and the remarkable contributions of women like Bessie Smith, Mary Lou Williams, Billie Holiday, and Ella Fitzgerald, the book pays tribute to those who shaped and transformed the art form. More than a historical study, this work invites readers to immerse themselves in the expressiveness, creative freedom, and enduring legacy of jaz
