A Century of Jazz

With over 350 pictures & contributions from leading jazz writers, this book is the first chronicle style account of what has been the major influence in the popular music of the 20th century. The photos are simply outstanding! Contents: From way down yonder in New Orleans The windy city & the big apple Call me Mr. Big The Be Bop revolution Jazz at the Phil Cool on the coast The harder they come So far Soho The new thing Jazz on the juke box