Jazz


"Steve Lacy"

Conversations

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Lacy (1934-2004), a pioneer in making the soprano saxophone a contemporary jazz instrument, was a prolific performer and composer, with hundreds of recordings to his name. This volume brings together interviews which appeared in a variety of magazines over forty-five years, from 1959 until 2004. With 39 b&w photographs. Paperback, 256 pages. Size: 235 x 156 mm. Weight: 505g.
Author:  (Weiss, Jason, ed.)
ISBN:  0822338157
Publisher:  Duke University Press
Date:  2006  (United States)
Readership:  Professional & Vocational Jazz

"Uptown Conversation"

The New Jazz Studies

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Offers insights in jazz historiography, highlighting the political stakes in telling the story of the music and evaluating its cultural import in the United States. This book contains articles such as Salim Washington's meditation on Charles Mingus and the avant-garde or George Lipsitz's polemical juxtaposition of Ken Burns' documentary Jazz. With 22 halftones. Paperback, 544 pages. Size: 256 x 181 mm. Weight: 811g.
Author:  (O'Meally, Robert G., ed.)
ISBN:  0231123515
Publisher:  University Presses of California, Columbia and Princeton
Date:  2004  (United States)
Readership:  Professional & Vocational Jazz

"Vince Guaraldi"

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"Jazz Play Along" series; With illustrations. Paperback, 72 pages. Size: 305 x 229 mm. Weight: 257g.
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ISBN:  142340128X
Publisher:  Hal Leonard Corporation
Date:  2006  (United States)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Jazz

"I Blew It My Way"

Bebop, Big Bands and Sinatra

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With 8 page gloss photo section. Paperback, 180 pages. Size: 129 x 198 mm. Weight: 238g.
Author:  Ash, Vic Spillett, Simon Ash, Helen
ISBN:  0955090822
Publisher:  Northway Publications
Date:  2006  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Jazz

"The Story of Jazz"

Bop and Beyond

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"New Horizons" series; A history of jazz from its early days rooted in bebop to the present day. As well as looking at some of the famous names in jazz, such as John Coltrane, Miles Davis and Charlie Mingus, this book also looks at the different styles of jazz such as free jazz, West Coast cool and fusion With 196 illustrations, 90 in colour. Paperback, 160 pages. Size: 180 x 125 mm. Weight: 133g.
Author:  Bergerot, Franck Merlin, Arnaud
ISBN:  0500300291
Publisher:  Thames & Hudson Ltd
Date:  1993  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Jazz

"Ethel Waters"

Stormy Weather

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With illustrations. Paperback, 176 pages. Size: 229 x 152 mm. Weight: 295g.
Author:  Bourne, Stephen
ISBN:  0810859025
Publisher:  Scarecrow Press
Date:  2007  (United States)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Jazz

"Blues for Dummies"

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"For Dummies" series; A guide to blues music and the people behind it. Containing information on the great blues singers, songwriters and musicians and a list of hit blues songs, it takes music lovers on a journey through the home of the blues - from the Mississippi Delta to Memphis and Chicago and beyond. With portraits. Mixed Media Product, 372 pages. Size: 241 x 190 mm. Weight: 713g.
Author:  Brooks, Lonnie Etc. Koda, Cub Brooks, Wayne Baker
ISBN:  0764550802
Publisher:  John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Date:  1998  (United States)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Jazz

"Louis Armstrong's New Orleans"

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Aiming to re-create New Orleans, this title provides a window into the creation and development of jazz. With illustrations. New ed. Paperback, 400 pages. Size: 208 x 139 mm. Weight: 360g.
Author:  Brothers, Thomas
ISBN:  039333001X
Publisher:  W W Norton & Co Ltd
Date:  2007  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Jazz

"Rhythm and Blues in New Orleans"

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Documents the rise and development of a Rhythm and Blues. This volume examines the careers and music of the major R&B artists and the peripheral activity of the New Orleans music industry: recording studios, clubs and record companies. It features stars such as Fats Domino, Ray Charles, Professor Longhair, Huey Piano Smith, and Little Richard. With 100 b&w photographs and illustrations, map, discography, appendix, index. Paperback, 250 pages. Size: 220 x 140 mm. Weight: 420g.
Author:  Broven, John J.
ISBN:  0882894331
Publisher:  Pelican Publishing Co
Date:  1998  (United States)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Jazz

"A Concise History of Jazz"

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John Robert Brown presents an enthusiastic and authoritative account of a century of jazz. With 17 photos. Paperback, 224 pages. Size: 200 x 143 mm. Weight: 274g.
Author:  Brown, John Robert (Wade, Graham, ed.)
ISBN:  0786649836
Publisher:  Mel Bay Publications,U.S.
Date:  2004  (United States)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Jazz

"Nat Gonella"

A Life in Jazz

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With 8 pages gloss photos. 2 new ed. Paperback, 220 pages. Size: 197 x 129 mm. Weight: 253g.
Author:  Brown, Ron Fairweather, Digby
ISBN:  0953704076
Publisher:  Northway Publications
Date:  2005  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Jazz

"Exploring Jazz Guitar"

An Introduction to Jazz Harmony, Technique and Improvisation

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"The Schott Pop Styles Series" series; Perfect for the beginner guitarist who wants to learn more about jazz. With ports. Mixed Media Product, Size: 231 x 303 mm. Weight: 831g.
Author:  Capone, Phil
ISBN:  1902455908
Publisher:  Schott Music Ltd
Date:  2007  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Jazz

"Jazz Tales"

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Written by jazz journalist, this title combines, from Italian photographer Elena Carminati, over 100 jazz portraits, with 11 short stories dedicated to some of the world' greatest jazz musicians. It is accompanied by 4CDs which includes the photography and verbal imagery, combined with the music. With colour and b&w photos. Mixed Media Product, 120 pages. Size: 285 x 285 mm. Weight: 1311g.
Author:  Carminati, Elena Franchini, Vittorio
ISBN:  3940004251
Publisher:  Edel Classics Gmbh
Date:  2007  (Germany)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Jazz

"The Delectable Dollies"

The Dolly Sisters, Icons of the Jazz Age

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Icons of the Jazz Age, the delectable dancing Dollies were stars of cafe society on both sides of the Atlantic in the 1920s. This work reveals the untold 'rags to riches' story of identical twins Jenny and Rosie, set against the glittering backdrop of pre-war high society in America and Europe. With 12 illustrations. Hardback, 320 pages. Size: 197 x 156 mm. Weight: 788g.
Author:  Chapman, Gary
ISBN:  0750943955
Publisher:  Npi Media Group
Date:  2006  (UK)
Readership:  General Jazz

"New Orleans"

Playing a Jazz Chorus

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A deeply personal portrait of New Orleans and its music today - a city that has been hard hit by Katrina, but is managing to keep its great jazz tradition. With 16 black and white photographs. Paperback, 304 pages. Size: 198 x 129 mm. Weight: 505g.
Author:  Charters, Samuel
ISBN:  0714531316
Publisher:  Marion Boyars Publishers Ltd
Date:  2006  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Jazz

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