The ideal introduction to the history of jazz and its rich and varied heritage, this guide profiles 250 of the best jazz CDs--selected from the thousands availa

DVD provides over three hours of audio and video demonstrations of rehearsal techniques and teaching methods for jazz improvisation, improving the rhythm sectio

Jazz is a music born in the United States and formed by a combination of influences. In its infancy, jazz was a melting pot of military brass bands, work songs

"Essays cover major historical trends and figures, discuss jazz in different countries, review the role of most instruments and consider the place of jazz in ot

An extensive biographical and critical survey of more than 300 jazz and popular singers is comprised of provocative, opinionated essays that incorporate the vie