The Blackwell Guide to Recorded Jazz
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Book Overview
The first edition of the Guide was widely praised for identifying 150 key recordings that should form the basis of any jazz collection, backed up by a series of detailed critical commentaries unrivalled in any competing book of its kind for their depth and critical insight. This new edition broadens the scope of the Guide , looking at recent developments and styles and suggesting almost 250 discs as the core collection.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0631195521
ISBN13:9780631195528
Release Date:January 1996
Publisher:Wiley-Blackwell
Length:588 Pages
Weight:0.90 lbs.
Dimensions:1.6" x 6.1" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Indispensible book for both novice and seasoned enthusiasts.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Barry Kernfeld's book of recommended jazz recordings is without peer not only for its depth of coverage for individual artists and recordings, but also for its sense of historical perspective and scholarly approach. While I may consult other sources, Kernfeld et al consistently offer a more thorough and thoughtful discussion of each of the recordings it covers. Strongly recommended.
The title index is not completely alphabetical.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
After extended use of the title index, I find that it is not well alphabetized. On page 560 for example, At a Dixie..., At the Half..., At Harmony. There are other examples.
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