Jazz Greats (20th-Century Composers)

By David Perry

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0714832049
• ISBN13: 9780714832043
• Release Date: May 1996
• Publisher: Phaidon Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.8" x 6.1"

Customer Reviews

Right on Mark

Perry does an excellent job of telling a disinterested life of each of the musicians he proflies, from Sachmo to Miles. The plates are great. Anyone looking for a biography on the great jazz musicians should definately buy this one.