List of Illustrations. Foreword by Duke Ellington. A Basic Collection of Jazz Records. Appreciations by Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and John Hammond. Completely revised, over 2,000 biographies and over 200 photographs. Bibliography: Books and Periodicals. 527pp.Black cloth boards with bright gilt title on spine. Dust Jacket. Seller Inventory # 006692

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Title: THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF JAZZ

Publisher: Horizon Press, NY

Publication Date: 1960

Binding: Cloth

Condition: Very Good+++

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+++

Book Type: Hardcover

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Synopsis:

Photographs of performers and articles on the history of jazz, jazz techniques, and the place of jazz in American society supplement concise biographical sketches for more than 2,000 musicians and singers

About the Author:

Leonard Feather is one of the handful of indispensable jazz critics. His many books include From Satchmo to Miles, Inside Jazz, Laughter from the Hip (with Jack Tracy), all published by Da Capo Press/Perseus Book Group, and the Pleasures of Jazz, along with other works. Composer, pianist, record producer, critic, he remains a vital presence on the jazz scene.

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