On Jazz: A Personal Journey

Jazz is a passionate devotion that inspires reverence, and this book is different, as it is written by one of the most influential and internationally known writers on the subject, who describes his life in jazz as a player, broadcaster, and observer. It vividly evokes the atmosphere of clubs and dancehalls and reveals fresh discoveries about legendary musicians.

Format: Hardback
Length: 310 pages
Publication date: 05 May 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Few musical genres inspire the passionate devotion of jazz, with its mystique extending far beyond the melodies and rhythms. Enthusiasts engage in deep discussions about its key players and singers, treating them with a reverence that borders on reverence. While some books on jazz provide merely theoretical or dry facts, they fail to capture the essence of this captivating music. This book stands apart. One of the most influential and internationally renowned writers on jazz, the author delves into his life in the genre through vivid personal contacts, reminiscences, and zesty anecdotes. Alyn Shipton recounts his friendships with legendary musicians, while also unveiling fresh insights into figures such as Fats Waller, Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Abbey Lincoln, and Geri Allen. On Jazz vividly evokes the atmosphere of clubs and dancehalls, taking readers behind the scenes and onto the stage, showcasing this electrifying world in a way that has never been done before.

Weight: 604g
Dimension: 165 x 234 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108834230