jazz musicians

A collection of letters, personal correspondece, autobiographical writings, magazine articles, and essays by entertainer Louis Armstrong.

Chronicles the life of jazz saxophonist Coleman Hawkins, discussing his childhood experiences, early career, impact on the jazz genre, and other related topics.

Selections from Arturo's Sandoval's memoirs, with accompanying photographs, discuss his relationship with Dizzy Gillespie.

An account of the public and private lives of the eminent jazz artist, that covers his slave heritage, the musical talent that inspired some 1,700 compositions, and his relationships with numerous lovers.

Chronicles the early years of Ella Fitzgerald, who pushed through the toughest times to become one of America's most beloved jazz singers.

Contains profiles of some of the great jazz musicians of the 1930s, including Fletcher Henderson, Art Tatum, Benny Carter, and others, and provides accounts of legendary jam sessions between James P. Johnson, Willie the Lion Smith, and Jelly Roll Morton.

Contains profiles of some of the great jazz musicians of the 1920s, including Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, Bessie Smith, and others, each with recommendations for reading and listening.

Contains over 150 black-and-white photographs of jazz performers taken over the course of six decades, showcasing the effect of jazz style on the art of photography.

A full-length biography of Wynton Marsalis who attempted to establish a place for jazz within the domain of classical music as seen through the eyes of colleagues, family, and friends.