This lively and fascinating account of the lives and musical innovations of twelve of America's greatest jazzmen traces how, through their remarkable playing and improvisational skills, they are considered to be among the twentieth century's most groundbreaking composers. Legendary figures such as Buddy Bolden, Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, Charlie Parker and Charles Mingus are featured, with new interviews and an evocative narrative bringing to life the various eras and locations in which they played.
- ISBN10 0714832049
- ISBN13 9780714832043
- Publish Date 30 May 1996
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Out of Print 29 March 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Phaidon Press Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 240
- Language English