Hardcover: 237 pages
Publisher: Dutton; 1st edition (1959)
Language: English
ASIN: B0007DPJOW
Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.2 x 1.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
Best Sellers Rank: #2,178,508 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #356 in Books > Arts & Photography > Music > Musical Genres > Classical > Chamber Music #22113 in Books > Arts & Photography > Music > Theory, Composition & Performance
A fascinating book written the jazz critic of the New Yorker and covering the period 1954-1959. He talks about concerts, records and individual jazz musicians. A little technical for the non-musician sometimes but overall, a most enjoyable read. Certainly for the jazz lover, a must buy.
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