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The book of lists
I'll admit to being a bit dissappointed by this book about Basie.As mentioned in some of the other reviews, you get list... more info

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Has some problems but probably the best biography of Miles so far
Ian Carr's MILES DAVIS: The Definitive Biography is one of the more meticulous lives of the great jazz innovator. Publis... more info

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Research of original documents, photos, and interviews
The revised edition of this survey of jazz lady Ella Fitzgerald will appeal to any who haven't already gotten too many j... more info

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Ridin' the Horse
Gavin's biography is still the standard one to read if you want a general introduction to Baker's life and music. At ti... more info

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Good book for anyone interested in the history of Evans' career
I thought this book was great in terms of a chronological look at Bill Evans' career, but there was precious little info... more info

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Wow!
This book about Stan Getz was written by Dave Gelly, an award-winning British jazz critic whose other career -- get thi... more info

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good introduction to Ellington
Very accesible book & good introduction not only to Duke Ellington but the world of Jazz. I suppose an author is lim... more info

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A brilliant work
This is a brilliant analysis, rumination, meditation, on Billie Holiday. I believe the previous reviewers who did not ag... more info

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Penetrating the Music
This was a welcome book from a musician's musician, a man who followed his muse and helped kindle and create the next st... more info

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For a jazzlover who still remembers Buddy Rich
Torme was a close friend of Buddy Rich, knew much of his life story at first hand, and as a musician himself had access ... more info