jazz

An introduction to jazz which focuses on its historical development.

The history of jazz from its beginnings in the red-light district in New Orleans to Harlem during the depression years documented in personal interviews, letters, tape recorded and telephone conversations with famous jazz musicians like Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Billie Holiday.

A collection of chronologically arranged writings on jazz by African-American musicians, critics, writers, and poets.

Offers a day-by-day account of the recording and development of Miles Davis's jazz album "King of Blue.".

Inlcudes entries on 300 jazz greats from blues to modern jazz, covers major movements, jazz history, and instruments favored by jazz musicians.

Comprehensive encyclopedia of jazz from its origins to 1959 with more than 2,000 biographies, 200 photos, essays, a chronology, and a discography of recommended recordings.

Traces the development of jazz within the African-American community.

A collection of writings that chronicle the history of American jazz and discuss how jazz music has influenced the culture of the United States over the years.