| Scott Yanow - Music - 2001 - 436 pages
This collection of 500 profiles covers legends plus lesser-known but also noteworthy trumpeters from all jazz eras. Overall contributions to the world of jazz are described ... | |
| Scott Yanow - Music - 2000 - 406 pages
Presents a history of bebop from its roots in the late 1930s; describes the musicians, bands, and composers who contributed to this style of jazz; and evaluates key bebop ... | |
| Bruce Crowther, Mike Pinfold - Music - 1997 - 292 pages
Explores the evolution of jazz singing with profiles of great performers, discussing how they learned their craft and the experiences that shaped their careers | |
| John S. Davis - Music - 2012 - 470 pages
The Historical Dictionary of Jazz covers the history of Jazz through a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1,500 ... | |
| Ted Gioia - Music - 2012 - 544 pages
"This essential book for music lovers tells the story of more than 250 key jazz songs and includes a listening guide to more than 2,000 recordings."--Jacket. | |
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