A Century of Jazz is a chronicle of the major influence of jazz in western music this century. Organized by year, style, and place, it includes special features on subjects relevant to each period. The book covers major jazz artists including Armstrong, Parker, and Coltrane, as well as crossover figures such as Crosby, Glenn Miller, Sinatra, and George Benson, appealing to all music fans. It is richly illustrated with rare images and graphic material, featuring the work of major jazz photographers and contributions by notable jazz writers. It is a celebration of jazz history, jazz people, and jazz style.
Roy Carr Books
Roy Carr was an English music journalist who covered pop, rock, and jazz. He joined the New Musical Express (NME) in the late 1960s and went on to edit the magazines Vox and Melody Maker. His writing offered a keen insight into the music scene, capturing the spirit of the times. Carr's work provided a critical lens through which readers could understand the evolving landscape of popular music.
Profusely illustrated text records his musical and movie career. Includes a discography and list of his movies.
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