Customer Review: Louis Jordan, the super-lunatic madman supreme of jazz comedy and sultan of storytelling and the saxophone, has had somewhat of a cult following for many years among jazz and r&b fans of his era and historians of the music (and people like myself, whose father passed down his love of Jordan's... more info
Customer Review: John Chilton IS a professional jazz musician as well as a Coleman Hawkins fan (who could not be). Another reviewer has criticized the criticism for not being critical; I wish to criticize him! First off as a pioneer, Hawkins had NO contemporaries at the start of his career. Few reviews are gushing... more info
Customer Review: This is the most accurate and thorough book on Charlie Parker's music, and contains an excellent, concise account of his life. Unfortunately, my textbook supplier says it's out of print. Woideck's excellent _A Charlie Parker Companion_ is my other favorite book on the subject -- also out of... more info
Customer Review: This is an excellent publication, but very dense, and designed for the musicologist rather than just the fan. This covers Sondheim's works up to and including "Into The Woods". Banfield is not "starry eyed" about Sondheim, and is, at times, critical of his 'borrowings' from other composers. He... more info
Customer Review: I have always been so impressed with John Coltrane's music, but also with his impact on so many different musicians. This book gave a glimpse into the drive he had toward his music. And the personality that he has that was part of what made his music affect so many. The musical terms were over my... more info
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