Edited by Julia Rolf.
A comprehensive Jazz history with lots of great pictures! Rooted in the music of the blues, and born in New Orleans, jazz emerged as one of the greatest art forms of the twentieth century. From the earthy sounds of Kid Ory and Louis Armstrong to the avant-garde expressions of today's artists, this book covers all the great players that had a vision for their individual sound. Packed with hundreds of atmospheric photos, this traces the history of the genre and provides fascinating insight into the music and its landscape. A good read with pictures throughout. Import.