Ted Gioia

Ted Gioia
Born (1957-10-21) October 21, 1957
Hawthorne, California, U.S.
OccupationMusic historian, jazz critic and writer
Alma mater
Notable works
  • The Birth (and Death) of the Cool (2009)
  • Work Songs (2006)
  • Healing Songs (2006)
  • Love Songs: The Hidden History (2015)
RelativesDana Gioia (brother)
Website
www.tedgioia.com

Ted Gioia (born October 21, 1957) is an American jazz critic and music historian. He is author of 12 books, including Music: A Subversive History, The Jazz Standards: A Guide to the Repertoire, The History of Jazz and Delta Blues. He is also a jazz musician and one of the founders of Stanford University's jazz studies program.