loxley11 Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Hi again Anyone know of a book that is sort of an encyclopedia of jazz musicians? There are hundreds of jazz histories out there, but not too many just focused on players. I'm looking for stylistic info, influences, and notable recordings too, not just biographic information, and more towards the post-big-band eras. Doesn't need to be as comprehensive as the Leonard Feather Encyclopedia. Just something to help me keep all those names straight and to direct my listening. Thanks, loxley11 "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face" -Mike Tyson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drawback Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Not a book, but the first google found this: http://www.jazz.com/encyclopedia ____________________________________ Rod Here for the gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marino Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I have two such works. One is "the Jazz Dictionary" by Philippe Carles, André Clergeat and Jean Louis Comolli, in six small volumes; the other one is "The Illustrated Jazz Encyclopedia" by Brian Case and Stan Britt, in one volume. The latter seems a bit more focused on post-swing jazz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loxley11 Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 Marino, That second book sounds like what I'm looking for. Is it more of a photo book, or is it a true resource on the players and their major recordings? regards, loxley11 "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face" -Mike Tyson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marino Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Well, although the images are the main show, the text is rather consistent, not at all sketchy, and full of useful information about albums. Take into account, however, that I've bought that book about 20 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loxley11 Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 Marino, Thanks for the suggestion. I ended up getting the Illustrated Encyclopedia ("like new" for $3 on Amazon, no less!), along with "Jazz on Record: The first 60 years" The Rough Guide and the Allmusic Guide looked like excellent books, but they were a mite expensive! Maybe down the road... Regards, Drew "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face" -Mike Tyson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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