Legends of Jazz - by Bill Milkowski (Hardcover)

About the Book

Arguably America's most profound cultural contribution, jazz has evolved for over a hundred years since its birth in the ethnic gumbo of New Orleans at the dawn of the 20th century. Like a mighty river, it has wended its way over time through geography, style, and mood, forming numerous tributaries along the way. In this reissue, each figure is featured in handsome vintage photographs and a pithy, revealing biography.

Book Synopsis

Universal Appeal: Jazz is a universal language transcending borders and cultures, thus publishing a book about its legends ensures appeal to music lovers around the world. Iconographic Quality: Each musician is portrayed in high-quality vintage pictures, making the book a visually appealing collectible, perfect for enthusiasts and professionals alike. Renowned Author: The text by a music journalism authority such as Bill Milkowski and the foreword by Grammy-winning saxophonist Joe Lovano make this book highly reliable in the music industry.

Jazz is probably America's most important cultural contribution. It originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This classic book features a portrait gallery of 50 musical legends, from Jelly Roll Morton, who claimed to have invented the genre to contemporary saxophonist Joe Lovano, who also wrote the foreword. All the musicians are portrayed with striking vintage photos along with a brief but detailed biography.

About the Author

Bill Milkowski is an internationally celebrated writer and music journalist. He cooperates with important magazines such as Downbeat and Jazz Times. With over forty years of experience, he has written eight successful books, including Jaco Pastorius' acclaimed biography. His work analyzes the world of jazz and music with intensity and passion.

Joe Lovano (foreword). He is a Grammy-winning saxophonist and one of the most influential musicians in contemporary jazz. With 12 Grammy nominations and collaborations with legends like Miles Davis and McCoy Tyner, he is continuously looking for new artis