Swingers and Crooners

by Leslie Gourse

Published 1 March 1997
Describes the lives of notable jazz singers, traces their influence on one another, and investigates the impact of different innovators on the development of jazz music.

Deep Down in Music

by Leslie Gourse

Published 1 March 1998
Presents the lives and artistry of notable jazz bassists, traces their influence on one another, and investigates the impact of various innovations on the development of jazz music.

Blowing the Changes

by Leslie Gourse

Published September 1999
Describes the lives and artistry of some of the best-known jazz horn players, traces their influence on one another, and investigates the impact of different innovators on the development of jazz music.

Striders to Beeboppers

by Leslie Gourse

Published 2 December 2005
Each book explores styles and techniques that were invented or refined by players on a particular instrument.