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

Ian Carr; Digby Fairweather; Brian Priestly

ISBN 10: 1858281377 / ISBN 13: 9781858281377

Published by Rough Guides, 1995

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1858281377I4N00

Synopsis:

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

Reviews: 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
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Jazz: The Essential Companion to Artists and...
Publisher: Rough Guides
Publication Date: 1995
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket