Rowman & Littlefield

Our man Vacher has done it again . . . he has assembled another expertly-edited oral histories by less renowned musicians — Jazzwise More…

A lively, carefully researched book that recounts the lives of Benson and her sister musicians in the 1930s and on into the pre- and postwar years in England. As in other fields during World... — Library Journal More…

4 Stars . . . Oney's analysis of her subject's unique singing style and eclectic musical output is revealing and piercingly insightful. She paints a fascinating portrait of a genius-level pop... — MOJO More…

Sullivan, author of other works on popular culture, including volumes 1 and 2 of this encyclopedia, covers over 1,700 recordings arranged by recording date/chart debut; the arrangement contrasts... — Choice More…

nor does she discourage the reader to pursue jazz singing, either as an avocation or as a profession. Instead, she paints a realistic picture of the challenges and rewards that await the singer... — Journal of Singing More…

Focusing primarily on one figure or group of musicians for each year of the decade, Shoemaker looks at British and European musicians, including Han Bennink, Peter Broetzmann, Albert Mangelsdorff,... — Choice More…