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The Billboard illustrated encyclopedia of jazz & blues, Ted Drozdowski [and others] ; general editor, Howard Mandel ; foreword by John Scofield

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

contains biographical information

illustrations

index present

non fiction

The Billboard illustrated encyclopedia of jazz & blues

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Ted Drozdowski [and others] ; general editor, Howard Mandel ; foreword by John Scofield

"Each chapter covers a decade or era and is divided into jazz and blues sections. WWW track boxes link to MP3 files with written commentaries on the website www.musicfirebox.com. Quotes from fellow musicians, critics, and contemporary figures provide insight into the developments and overall feel of the musical scene dominating each era and the playing style and accomplishments of each key artist."

Early years -- The twenties -- The thirties -- The forties -- The fifties -- The sixties -- The seventies -- The eighties -- The contemporary era

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