jazz music

Contains alphabetically arranged articles that provide information about various aspects of jazz, covering groups, composers, arrangers, instruments, terms, record labels, and venues. Includes details on libraries and archives around the world that hold jazz collections, lists of selected films and videos, and a catalog of festivals.

A biographical encyclopedia that offers details on the careers of over 3,300 jazz musicians, including Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, and Miles Davis; arranged alphabetically.

Examines the possible origins of jazz, its variety, greatness, and individual artists.

An illustrated history of the origins and influences of jazz, from Africa to contemporary America.

An illustrated account of the childhood of jazz pianist, composer, and arranger Mary Lou Williams in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, in the early twentieth century.

Focuses on the period in American musical history from 1930 to 1945 when jazz was synonymous with America's popular music.

Traces the development of bebop music, with an analysis of its transition from jazz, comments on the contributions made by specific performers, and discusses bebop as an art form and commercial phenomenon.

Beginners guide to understanding jazz, including history, differing styles, and behind-the-scenes looks at the masters and their music. Accompanying audio disc features excerpts of jazz explored in the text.

Traces the history and development of Blue Note Records, one of the most recognizable record labels in the history of recorded music, focusing on how the label has influenced the evolution of jazz music.

A history of New Orleans music in the four decades since World War II.