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Jazz: The Essential Companion to Artists and Albums (Rough Guide) - Softcover

Carr, Ian; Fairweather, Digby; Priestly, Brian

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9781858281377: Jazz: The Essential Companion to Artists and Albums (Rough Guide)
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ISBN 10: 1858281377 ISBN 13: 9781858281377
Publisher: Rough Guides, 1995

Synopsis

Offers 16,000 critical biographies of jazz musicians and album reviews

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YA?The biographies of nearly 2,000 leading individual musicians and groups, both contemporary and from the early part of this century, are presented here. The emphasis is on each person's interest in and contribution to the world of music. Information such as family or education may not be given unless it relates to that topic. Written by jazz musicians themselves, the entries conclude with annotated recommendations for purchase of the "best and most representative recordings" of that artist. The designation of CD or LP is done through symbols. The black-and-white photographs add interest. The concluding 30-page glossary discusses styles, techniques, and terms. This section will be useful in its own right as long as librarians remember that it is in a resource shelved in the collective biography section. A comprehensive resource.?Claudia Moore, W. T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA
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Publisher
Rough Guides
Publication date
1995
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1858281377
ISBN 13 
9781858281377
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
912
Rating
  • 3.99 out of 5 stars
    81 ratings by Goodreads