The Billboard illustrated encyclopedia of jazz & blues
(Book)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"The Billboard Illustrated Encyclopedia of Jazz & Blues offers an in-depth look at this powerful and influential music, with detailed information on the groundbreaking artists that helped to shape jazz and blues as the styles developed. Organized by decade, the introductory text to each chapter provides essential background information, while the Themes & Styles sections place the music into its cultural, historical and social contexts and discuss how jazz and blues developed during the period. Biographical sections then focus on the Key Artists of each decade, detailing the key tracks and classic recordings of each artist, before exploring the lives of numerous other important musicians, vocalists, composers, arrangers, handleaders and producers in an A-Z of Artists. The comprehensive reference section includes information on jazz and blues instruments, an extensive artist list, a glossary and recommended further reading." "The text is supported by hundreds of atmospheric photographs, painting a vivid picture of the people who have created and played jazz and blues music throughout the years, and the states, cities and clubs that informed the way the music developed." "Written by a team of experts, The Billboard Illustrated Encyclopedia of Jazz & Blues is an ideal reference volume for anyone with an interest in these two most influential and enduring of musical styles, and will prove a fascinating read for both beginners and aficionados of the subject."--BOOK JACKET.