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Headline Publishing Group Taylor Swift The Stories Behind the Songs
Book Synopsis''Meticulously researched... Every Swiftie will want this''-THE SUNThe full story behind every single song Taylor Swift has ever released.Covering eleven albums, more than 250 songs, hidden gems, cover versions, vault tracks and more besides, this is the definitive guide to Taylor Swift''s incredible songbook and a celebration of one of music''s greatest ever talents - from her self-titled debut to The Tortured Poets Department.Award-winning music writer Annie Zaleski (Rolling Stone, Billboard, the Guardian) leaves no stone unturned as she explores the inspiration, production and legacy of pop''s greatest back catalogue, delving into every era to tell the story of Taylor Swift''s entire career through her music.A journey through country, pop, indie and folk, this is the ultimate guide to the musical and storytelling genius of Taylor Swift.
£21.25
Taschen GmbH 1000 Record Covers
Book SynopsisRecord covers are a sign of our life and times. Like the music on the discs, they address such issues as love, life, death, fashion, and rebellion. For music fans the covers are the expression of a period, of a particular time in their lives. Many are works of art and have become as famous as the music they stand for—Andy Warhol's covers, for example, including the banana he designed for The Velvet Underground. This edition of Record Covers presents a selection of the best rock album covers of the 60s to 90s from music archivist, disc jockey, journalist, and former record-publicity executive Michael Ochs’s enormous private collection. Both a trip down memory lane and a study in the evolution of cover art, this is a sweeping look at an underappreciated art form.Trade Review“Vinyl revival? This book single-handedly champions the cause.” * Inpress *
£17.00
The History Press Ltd The Flaming Cow
Book SynopsisCelebrating more than 50 years of the ground-breaking Atom Heart MotherTrade Reviewa fantastic read . . . witty and incredibly detailed
£15.29
Diamond Publishing Group Ltd The Rare Record Price Guide 2026
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£28.00
Red Planet Publishing Ltd Dead Straight Guide To Guns N' Roses
Book SynopsisGuns N' Roses, or GNR as they're known, is one of the biggest-selling rock bands of the past 30 years. Formed in 1985 their first album, Appetite for Destruction, followed two years later. With many star performers including Slash, Axl Rose, Izzy Stradlin and later drummer Matt Sorum, the band has always been high-profile. Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II, recorded simultaneously and released in 1991, debuted at number two and number one on the Billboard 200 respectively and have sold a combined 35 million copies worldwide. The band is currently on a massive world tour and, with talk of a new album, have never been more popular.
£14.24
Danann Media Publishing Limited The Greatest 100 Albums to own on Vinyl: The must
Book SynopsisEven in this digital age, we haven’t moved so far from our past that there’s no room for the traditional musical format that is vinyl. In 100 Greatest Albums You Should Own On Vinyl, we collate the greatest albums to have ever been pressed and then sold on vinyl since the ’50s. From the bands and solo artists that made the music possible, to the sleeve art and limited edition extras of the records themselves, take a trip back in time to discover the ultimate artists and their best records for the definitive list of vinyl that should be part of any collection! Van Morrison Def Leppard Bob Dylan The Beatles The Rolling Stones Dr Dre Kate Bush Sex Pistols Nirvana The White Stripes The Jimi Hendrix Experience
£17.99
Red Planet Publishing Ltd The Dead Straight Pocket Guide To Ska
Book SynopsisSka originated in Jamaica in the late Fifties and combined Caribbean mento and calypso with American jazz and r 'n' b. Ska developed in the Sixties with artists such as Prince Buster, Clement 'Coxsone' Dodd, and Duke Reid who formed sound systems to play American rhythm and blues and then began recording their own songs. Ska was popular with British mods and was later adopted by many skinheads. As music changed in the US, so did ska. In 1965 and 1966, when American soul music became slower and smoother, ska changed its sound accordingly and developed into rocksteady before evolving again from 1968 into reggae.
£9.49
Sonicbond Publishing Emerson, Lake & Palmer : Every Album, Every Song
Book SynopsisEmerson, Lake & Palmer were, without question, one of the great rock bands of the 1970s. Selling millions of albums across the globe, with all three members winning awards for their dazzling musical ability, ELP were no ordinary group. Their pioneering attitude was adored by their legions of fans, none more so than in the USA, where they toured widely. Despite ELP being the embodiment of the dinosaurs that punk sought to kill. However, just like their peers – Yes, Genesis and Pink Floyd – they survived punk’s onslaught, continuing to make albums until the mid-90s and touring right until their final concert, a headlining performance at London’s High Voltage Festival in 2010. This book charts their rise, via every track on all nine of their studio albums recorded between 1970 and 1994 including Tarkus, Trilogy and Brain Salad Surgery. Key recorded live performances – such as 1971’s Pictures at an Exhibition – are also included as well as overviews on all three member’s solo projects, With informed insight and information, this is the ultimate guide to the band’s music – a must-own companion to Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s recorded legacy.
£14.24
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers The Callas Legacy Fourth Edition The Complete
Book SynopsisTHE CALLAS LEGACY LEGACY THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO HER RECORDINGS ON CD 4ED
£18.99
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Rush
Book SynopsisRush: Album by Album, from rock journalist and Rush authority Martin Popoff, pays tribute to the band's discography by moderating frank, entertaining conversations about all 20 of Rush's studio albums.Trade ReviewAnother strength is that these conversations really make the reader want to go back and revisit the lesser-loved albums, with a closer eye to detail than maybe was afforded before. Wrap it all up in a nice hardcover package with lots of fun eye candy, and this is an extremely enjoyable package, one of Popoff’s best books as of late (and he's been on a roll) * Bravewords.com *No stone is left unturned with what we learn here, from instrumentation the band used, to what was happening ‘behind-the-scenes’ with Rush and its record companies, to what songs were played on subsequent tours and how the fans felt about those set lists. * ShortAndSweetNYC.com *It is not just the words that make this such a winner. The book layout is killer with loads of rare pics of the band, as well as photographs of cool ass memorabilia and album art. Rating: A * Classic Rock Revisited *
£20.80
Penguin Books Ltd The Penguin Jazz Guide
Book SynopsisRichard Cook and Brian Morton''s Penguin Jazz Guide: The History of the Music in 1001 Best Albums is an indispensible guide to the recordings that every fan should know. Richard Cook and Brian Morton''s Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings is firmly established as the world''s leading guide to the music. In this book, Brian Morton has picked out 1001 essential recordings from their acclaimed guide, adding new information, revising and reassessing each entry, and showing how these key pieces tell the history of the music - and with it the history of the twentieth century. These are the essential albums that that all true jazz fans should own, or - at the very least - have listened to, from Kind of Blue to lesser-known classics and more surprising choices. Full of fascinating updated biographical information, new quotes and interviews and, of course, highly opinionated and wittily trenchant critical reviews, the result is an endlessly browsable companion that will prove required reading for aficionados and jazz novices alike. ''One of the great books of recorded jazz; the other guides don''t come close'' Irish Times ''It''s the kind of book that you''ll yank off the shelf to look up a quick fact and still be reading two hours later'' Fortune ''The leader in its field ... If you own only one book on jazz, it really should be this one'' International Record Review ''Indispensable and incomparable'' NME Brian Morton is a freelance writer and broadcaster who for many years presented Radio 3''s jazz magazine Impressions and In Tune. Richard Cook (1957-2007) was formerly editor of The Wire and edited Jazz Review. He contributed to many other publications, including the New Statesman and his books included Richard Cook''s Jazz Encyclopaedia and It''s About That Time: Miles Davis on Record.
£24.00
Sterling Cover Me The Stories Behind the Greatest Cover
Book SynopsisThe Stories Behind the Greatest Cover Songs of All Time
£16.99
McFarland & Co Inc The Songs of Genesis
Book Synopsis Quintessentially British, Genesis spearheaded progressive rock in the 1970s, evolving into a chart-topping success through the end of the millennium. Influencing rock groups such as Radiohead, Phish, Rush, Marillion and Elbow, the experimental format of Genesis'' songs inspired new avenues for music to explore. From the 23-minute masterpiece Supper''s Ready, via the sublime beauty of Ripples and the bold experimentation of Mama, to hits such as Invisible Touch and I Can''t Dance, their material was inventive and unique. This book is the chronological history of the band''s music, with critical analysis and key details of each of the 204 songs Genesis recorded and released. Table of Contents Acknowledgments vi Preface 1 Introduction: From Charterhouse to Chart Toppers 3 Notes on Cataloguing 11 Part 1—The Formative Years: September 1963–September 1970 1. The Genesis of Genesis 14 2. Studio Album #1: From Genesis to Revelation 27 3. The Road to Trespass 40 4. Studio Album #2: Trespass 47 Part 2—The Five-Man Years: October 1970–May 1975 5. Studio Album #3: Nursery Cryme 58 6. Studio Album #4: Foxtrot 72 7. Studio Album #5: Selling England by the Pound 87 8. Studio Album #6: The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway 101 Part 3—The Four-Man Years: June 1975–July 1977 9. Studio Album #7: A Trick of the Tail 132 10. Studio Album #8: Wind & Wuthering 146 Part 4—The Trio Years: August 1977–March 1996 11. Studio Album #9: …And Then There Were Three… 164 12. Studio Album #10: Duke 181 13. Studio Album #11: Abacab 200 14. Studio Album #12: Genesis 220 15. Studio Album #13: Invisible Touch 233 16. Studio Album #14: We Can't Dance 251 Part 5—Their Final Bow: June 1996–July 2000 17. Studio Album #15: …Calling All Stations… 274 Part 6—Looking Back and Reunions 18. Since 1998 294 Discography 303 Chapter Notes 310 Bibliography 327 Song Title Index 329 General Index 333
£27.54
McFarland & Co Inc The Paul McCartney Catalog
Book Synopsis This complete discography of Paul McCartney''s solo and other post-Beatles work examines his entire catalog. It covers his studio and live albums and compilations, including the trance, electronic, classical and cover albums and selected bootleg recordings; all of the singles; videos and DVDs; and the 15 radio shows he made as Oobu Joobu. Each song is reviewed in depth, providing a wealth of information for both dedicated McCartney fans and those just discovering his music.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments viPreface 1Introduction 3How to Use This Book 7A Brief History of Wings 9The Albums 13Studio 13Live 105Covers 118Compilations and Greatest Hits 123Electronica, Trance and Mash-Up 128Classical and Orchestral 137The Singles 147Selected Bootlegs 176Oobu Joobu 180The Videos and DVDs 182Afterword 188Appendix 1: Albums in Order of Release 193Appendix 2: Other Non–Solo Album Live Recordings 194Appendix 3: Songs for Others 197Appendix 4: Collaborations 200Bibliography and Suggested Reading 205Index 207
£23.74
Penguin Books Ltd The Penguin Guide to the 1000 Finest Classical
Book SynopsisIvan March is a well-known lecturer and broadcaster, he has contributed to a number of record-reviewing magazines. He now reviews solely for Gramophone. Edward Greenfield, until his retirement in 1993, was for forty years on the staff of the Guardian, succeeding Neville Cardus as Music Critic in 1975. Robert Layton is an author, translator and critic, specializing in the music of northern Europe. Paul Czajkoski has been a fanatical record collector from almost the age he could walk to a record shop.Trade ReviewThe best, the biggest and the most comprehensive [Praise for The Penguin Guide to Recorded Classical Music 2010] * Independent *
£16.19
Penguin Putnam Inc Mystery Train
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£18.05
Little, Brown & Company The Beatles Lyrics The Stories Behind the Music
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£25.19
Ebury Publishing The Virgin Book of British Hit Albums
Book SynopsisFrom Abracadabra by the Steve Miller Band to Zoom by ELO, this indispensable, innovatively designed book celebrates fifty years of British album charts, telling you everything you could possibly want to know about every album to reach the Top 100. With new feature material covering a huge range of areas, bands and history, it''s an essential part of any serious music fan''s collection.The Virgin Book of British Hit Albums covers everything, from the classics (Sgt Pepper, Nevermind, The Dark Side of the Moon) to the dodgy (Spiceworld, Seriously Orchestra) and the downright bizarre (Smurfs Go Pop!, Seventies Dinner Party). Where else are you going to find out that: Bridge over Troubled Water spent 307 weeks in the chartsPavarotti has topped the album charts - twice Lily Allen went triple-platinum in 2006 with Alright, Still Oasis sold 356,000 copies of Be Here Now in one day aloneTrade ReviewAlmost as indispensable as NME * NME [on previous edition] *
£31.49
Running Press,U.S. Elton John All the Songs
Book SynopsisThis first-of-its-kind catalog of Elton John’s decades-long career tells the story of one of rock's all-time greatest artists, album-by-album and track-by-track. Organized chronologically and covering every album and song that EGOT-winner Sir Elton Hercules John has ever released, Elton John All the Songs draws upon years of research to tell the behind-the-scenes stories of how each song was written, composed, and recorded, down to the instruments used and the people who played them. Spanning more than fifty-years of work from Elton and his longtime collaborator, Bernie Taupin, this book details the creative processes that resulted in seminal albums like Goodbye Yellowbrick Road, Madman Across the Water, and Tumbleweed Connection, as well as Academy Award wins for 1995's Lion King and 2020's Rocketman. Newer work like The Lockdown Sessions, which released in 2021, is also f
£36.00
Scarecrow Press Response Recordings An Answer Song Discography
Book SynopsisPresents a comprehensive alphabetized list of over 2,500 hit tunes that prompted the production of answer songs or other forms of response recordings.Trade ReviewA significant reference, valuable to music archives, popular culture researchers, rock era academics and music libraries. * Come-All-Ye *...establishes a well-defined and heretofore unresearched area...a fine set of references...well-planned...a gold mine for archivists, collectors, and long-time fans of pop and novelty records. * Tracking *...useful... * Sonneck Society Bulletin *
£79.20
Scarecrow Press Wedding Music An Index to Collections New
Book SynopsisIndexes over 190 separate collections of wedding music, containing several thousand different titles and renditions.Trade Review...will be received gratefully by anyone who has tried gathering music for a wedding ceremony. * Rq *No matter what sort of wedding a couple is planning... they ought to be able to find their tune through this. * Wilson Library Bulletin *...an invaluable tool for any musician who is involved in assisting couples with the planning of their wedding music... * Southern Baptist Church Music Journal *
£68.40
Scarecrow Press Pee Wee Speaks A Discography of Pee Wee Russell
Book SynopsisTrade Review...a major addition to the library of anyone interested in jazz...it doesn't get any better than this... * The IAJRC Journal *...it is almost mandatory to have a copy of Pee Wee Speaks nearby for handy, supplemental reference...the most complete, up to date, and accurate accounting of Russell's documented recordings extant...meticulously detailed... * JazzTimes Magazine *...a major addition to the documentation of our music... * Storyville *...a wealth of information here. * Big Bands International *...Hilbert makes a heroic attempt to be complete, and apparently pretty much succeeds. * Mississippi Rag *...this work is the basic source for documentation on Pee Wee's performing career. The data collected between the covers of this volume is truly awesome... * Jazz Notes *...a true jazz original... * American Reference Books Annual *...comprehensive... * Notes: Quarterly Journal of the Music Library Association *Hilbert's writing style is pleasant and easy to read with frequent interspersed quotes from...many of Russell's fellow musicians and friends...contains useful information on a player who was actively involved in 50 years of jazz history...for major jazz collections. * CHOICE *
£121.50
Scarecrow Press Serge Chaloff A Musical Biography and Discography
Book SynopsisSimosko details the life and music of Serge Chaloff in an engaging style, from his childhood in Boston, Massachusetts, through his untimely death in 1957. He also provides a discography of Chaloff's recorded output, much of which has been made available by the 1993 Mosaic Records release of The Complete Serge Chaloff Sessions.Trade ReviewMusically, it is hard to consider a young saxophonist 'serious' if they haven't heard the Chaloff recordings, especially if he or she is a baritone sax player. The live performances documented throughout this book provide further insights about how much in demand Chaloff was, particularly after he left Herman in 1949. But since almost half of this book is a very detailed and thorough discography, it really affirms just how prolific Chaloff was. For these reasons, the book is important for many readers. * Jazz Educators Journal *The author has done a good job of balancing the musical legacy with the personal story, placing the accent on the former. * The IAJRC Journal *...highly recommended for all jazz collections and most academic and special music libraries. * American Reference Books Annual *
£67.50
Scarecrow Press The Young Louis Armstrong on Records A Critical
Book SynopsisComprehensive chronological survey and analysis of every recording on which Louis Armstrong played during the period 1923 to 1928. Armstrong''s immense impact on the evolution of jazz is found primarily in these early recordings, and Brooks''s close examination of this period is important, as much of this influence becomes obscured by later recordings. Glossary, bibliography, and title index.Trade ReviewAnalyzes, in great depth, all of Louis Armstrong's recordings from the earliest with King Oliver up until 1928. * New Orleans Music *...this is the sort of monograph that gets me excited because it's a measure of how much jazz has come to be accepted as a discipline for serious study and analysis....If you have a pretty healthy holding of Armstrong's records throughout 1923-1928, this book is fun and provocative to have at your side as you comb through familiar and unfamiliar titles. * American University Radio *Sit down with your favorite early Armstrong recordings and follow along with Brooks's very detailed studies of every recording from this time period, and you may well think you've died and gone to heaven. Brooks has obviously devoted an enormous amount of time and energy to this project, and the fact that he's obviously a quite cultured gentleman makes the reading all the more rewarding. * Cadence Magazine *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Chapter One: The Recordings of 1923 Chapter 2 Chapter Two: The Recordings of 1924 Chapter 3 Chapter Three: The Recordings of 1925 Chapter 4 Chapter Four: The Recordings of 1926 Chapter 5 Chapter Five: The Recordings of 1927 Chapter 6 Chapter Six: The Recordings of 1928 Chapter 7 Conclusion Chapter 8 Appendix A List of Musical Terms Chapter 9 Appendix B Musical Pitch Chapter 10 Title Index Chapter 11 Name Index Chapter 12 Bibliography
£116.10
Scarecrow Press Dmitri Shostakovich A Catalogue Bibliography and
Book SynopsisDmitri Shostakovich was one of the great composers of the 20th century, the first major Soviet composer and a figure of some controversy. This third edition is an up-to-date catalogue of the composer;s works.Trade ReviewReviews from the Second Edition Derek Hulme has produced an exuberantly encyclopedic work that expands the concept to include an extensive bibliography and discography and-as if it were not enough-a listing of BBC broadcasts on the composer plus seven appendices...As a diligent amplification and updating of Macdonald's catalogue, the discography and bibliography alone-to say nothing of the appendix of BBC broadcasts-would make it indispensable to any person or organization concerned with the composer. All in all, it is a formidable achievement, which fully deserves Mme. Shostakovich's prefatory accolade... * Music & Letters *Hulme's combing of secondary sources, Soviet and Western, has been laudably thorough...Where Hulme has already performed a heroic and indispensable service is in the compilation of an exhaustive discography. In its comprehensiveness and detail, it far surpasses any previous efforts; the book amply justifies its claim to usefulness by this feature alone. * Notes: Quarterly Journal of the Music Library Association *A massive work of scholarship and organisation. * Inverness Courier *Derek Hulme's labour of love has turned into an essential reference work for scholars, publishers, performers, and of course, the ever growing number of concert goers whose love of Shostakovich's music goes beyond the superficial....this compendium deserves to be bought by libraries, both general and specialist. * The Slavonic and East European Review *Reviews from the Second Edition Derek Hulme has produced an exuberantly encyclopedic work that expands the concept to include an extensive bibliography and discography and-as if it were not enough-a listing of BBC broadcasts on the composer plus seven appendices...As a diligent amplification and updating of Macdonald's catalogue, the discography and bibliography alone-to say nothing of the appendix of BBC broadcasts-would make it indispensable to any person or organization concerned with the composer. All in all, it is a formidable achievement, which fully deserves Mme. Shostakovich's prefatory accolade. * Music & Letters *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Foreword to the Second Edition Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Preface to the Third Edition Chapter 4 Acknowledgments Chapter 5 Abbreviations Chapter 6 Introduction Chapter 7 CATALOGUE Chapter 8 Bibliography Chapter 9 BBC Broadcasts Chapter 10 APPENDICES: I Collections of Shostakovich's Music and Addresses of Music Publishers Chapter 11 II Television and Theatre Productions Chapter 12 III Information of the History of Recording, Four Special USSR Recordings, the Composer on Records, and Samplers of Shostakovich's Music Chapter 13 IV Chronological Chart of Main Works and Historical Events Chapter 14 V Abandoned Projects and Obscure and Doubtful Works Chapter 15 VI DSCH—the Composer's Monogram Compositions Based on DSCH by Other Hands, and Tributes Chapter 16 VII Index of Russian Titles Chapter 17 Postscript Chapter 18 Index of Names (figures refer to opus numbers) Chapter 19 Index of Compositions (figures refer to page numbers)
£151.81
Scarecrow Press The Flute on Record
Book SynopsisWhile written works of nineteenth and early twentieth century flute virtuosos remain a foundation of modern flute study, and despite a recent proliferation of historical recordings reissued on CD, much less is known about their recorded legacy. The recordings, now more accessible, allow increased awareness of these musicians, their repertoire, and their performance styles. The availability of these compact discs and their importance shows the need for a thorough discography of the flute. The Flute on Record: The 78 rpm Era serves as a comprehensive and practical guide to the wealth of flute recordings made between 1889 and 1954. The discography lists commercial, private, and unpublished recordings, on cylinders and 78 rpm discs, for over two hundred national and international flutists. Recordings are logged in meticulous detail, including dates and locations, matrix numbers, domestic and foreign catalog numbers, and corresponding long-playing reissues. Solo works, chamber music, and vTrade ReviewThis volume will most certainly become an indispensable reference tool....Essential. * CHOICE, October 2006 *Now, thanks to the meticulous labor of love by Susan Nelson, the flute and discographic community has a tremendous resource to discover the whos, wheres, and whens of the flute masters of these old gems....Nelson's introduction to this book is a witty and concise synopsis of the history of music recording as it relates to the flute, providing useful insight into the life of the professional musician living in the Industrial Age. The Flute on Record is an amazing achievement. * ARSC Journal, Fall 2006 (Vol. 37, No. 2) *This meticulously detailed guide to recordings made between 1889 and 1954 is an incredible resource for the flute world for which we owe Susan Nelson a huge debt. * The Flutist Quarterly, Winter 2007 *...a monumental work... * Fluit *Table of ContentsPart 1 Preface Part 2 Acknowledgments Part 3 Introduction Part 4 Guide to Using the Discography Part 5 Abbreviations Part 6 Record Labels and Numerical Series Part 7 Discography Part 8 Appendixes Chapter 9 A. Selected Anonymous Solo and Ensemble Recordings Chapter 10 B. Selected Anonymous Orchestral Recordings Chapter 11 C. Selected Anonymous Obbligati Chapter 12 D. Anonymous Studio Ensembles Part 13 Selected Bibliography Part 14 Index of Composers and Works Part 15 Title Concordance to the Index of Composers and Works Part 16 Index of Additional Performers Part 17 About the Author
£126.00
Rlpg/Galleys All of Me
Book SynopsisLouis ''Satchmo'' Armstrong was not only jazz''s greatest musician and innovator, but also arguably its most famous entertainer and the frontal figure in the development of contemporary popular music. Overcoming social and political obstacles, he created a long and impressive career and an enormous musical output. Now, his ground breaking musical career is amassed and detailed in this discography of all his works, from professionally made commercial releases, to amateur and unissued recordings. All of Me is a comprehensive, chronological discography born out of love and admiration for Louis Armstrong, and devotion to years of collecting his musical accomplishments. Author Jos Willems has meticulously compiled all of Satchmo''s known recordings_both studio and live performances_and with assistance from internationally renowned specialists, has assembled an impressively detailed, accurate, and complete listing. This volume is superbly formatted and presented, logically organized, and thTrade ReviewWillems has provided the ultimate Armstrong discography that will interest jazz fans and serve as a library reference for years to come. * Library Journal *Real Armstrong fans - and serious jazz record collectors - will applaud the recent publication of the landmark book... -- Steve Ramm * In The Groove *Scarecrow Press has published a number of beautiful books on jazz but this has to be one of the best- it is beautifully assembled, durably bound....This is a first class production in every respect. * Jazzbeat *...very useful... * American Reference Books Annual, vol. 38 (2007) *Thank you very much for your impressive Louis Armstrong discography. It will definitely become a vital part of our reference collection. -- Michael Cogswell, Director of the Louis Armstrong House and ArchivesThis comprehensive chronological discography of the studio and live recordings of Louis Armstrong (1901-1071)—only the second on the jazz great—lists solo and group recordings from 1923, beginning with King Oliver's Jazz Band, to his own bands and in shows up to 1971. The detailed entries list artists, bands, shows, or films the recording is associated with, as well as locations, personnel, instrumentation, tune titles, master or take numbers, commercial releases of that song, and relevant notes. Indexes are by tune title and individual. The volume includes a guide to the Armstrong bands, showing personnel and personnel changes from 1935-1971. * Reference and Research Book News, August 2006 *Table of ContentsPart 1 Editor's Foreword Part 2 Foreword Part 3 Introduction Part 4 How to Read "All of Me" Part 5 List of Abbreviations Part 6 Acknowledgments Chapter 7 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1923 Chapter 8 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1924 Chapter 9 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1925 Chapter 10 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1926 Chapter 11 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1927 Chapter 12 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1928 Chapter 13 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1929 Chapter 14 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1930 Chapter 15 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1931 Chapter 16 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1932 Chapter 17 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1933 Chapter 18 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1934 Chapter 19 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1935 Chapter 20 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1936 Chapter 21 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1937 Chapter 22 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1938 Chapter 23 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1939 Chapter 24 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1940 Chapter 25 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1941 Chapter 26 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1942 Chapter 27 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1943 Chapter 28 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1944 Chapter 29 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1945 Chapter 30 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1946 Chapter 31 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1947 Chapter 32 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1948 Chapter 33 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1949 Chapter 34 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1950 Chapter 35 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1951 Chapter 36 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1952 Chapter 37 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1953 Chapter 38 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1954 Chapter 39 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1955 Chapter 40 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1956 Chapter 41 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1957 Chapter 42 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1958 Chapter 43 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1959 Chapter 44 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1960 Chapter 45 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1961 Chapter 46 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1962 Chapter 47 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1963 Chapter 48 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1964 Chapter 49 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1965 Chapter 50 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1966 Chapter 51 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1967 Chapter 52 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1968 Chapter 53 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1969 Chapter 54 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1970 Chapter 55 Louis' Musical Legacy of 1971 Part 56 Index of Tune Titles Part 57 Index of Individuals Part 58 A Guide to the Armstrong Bands Chapter 59 Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra 1935-1947 Chapter 60 Louis Armstrong and The All Stars 1947-1971 Part 61 Bibliography Part 62 Epilogue
£70.20
Scarecrow Press New York Philharmonic The Authorized Recordings
Book SynopsisPresents a discography of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra's recordings, since 1917. This book's entries contain relevant details such as music, performers, session dates and venues, recording companies and producers, first release dates, and many issues of the recording, on 78-rpm discs, 45-rpm discs, Long-Playing records, and Compact Discs.Trade ReviewThis book is an unbelievable accomplishment—almost as impressive as the recording history it presents. My compliments to all the musicians—past and present—who have contributed to this mighty river of music. It is an honor to be among them. -- Itzhak Perlman, World-Renowned ViolinistWhat a thrilling reminder of how much we owe to the New York Philharmonic for its monumental recording tradition. -- Marilyn Horne, American Opera LegendA tremendous undertaking containing much obscure information, this is a seminal reference work that belongs in every large music collection... * Library Journal *North, a freelance journalist and music critic, assembles a chronological discography of about 1,500 recordings made by the New York Philharmonic from 1917 to 2005. Compiled from the Philharmonic and recording company archives, correspondence, and programs, the discography contains only authorized recordings, mostly American issues, and lists information by composer, covering conductor, soloists, venue, release date, record company and producer, timing, issue and matrix numbers, and comments. Formats include 78-rpm, 45- rpm, LP, and CD, as well as a few videos. Other ensembles that merged with the Philharmonic are listed under their own name. Appendices organize recordings by composer, conductor, and soloist, in addition to separate listings of Ginn & Company 78s used for a course on music education in the 1920s, and videos of the Young People's Concerts.. * Reference and Research Book News, November 2006 *...catalogs more than 1,500 commercial recordings by the New York Philharmonic and important details about each. * Teaching Music, December 2006 *...full of fascinating details. * American Record Guide, May/June 2007 *North, a freelance journalist and music critic, assembles a chronological discography of about 1,500 recordings made by the New York Philharmonic from 1917 to 2005. Compiled from the Philharmonic and recording company archives, correspondence, and programs, the discography contains only authorized recordings, mostly American issues, and lists information by composer, covering conductor, soloists, venue, release date, record company and producer, timing, issue and matrix numbers, and comments. Formats include 78-rpm, 45- rpm, LP, and CD, as well as a few videos. Other ensembles that merged with the Philharmonic are listed under their own name. Appendices organize recordings by composer, conductor, and soloist, in addition to separate listings of Ginn & Company 78s used for a course on music education in the 1920s, and videos of the Young People's Concerts. * Reference and Research Book News, November 2006 *Table of ContentsPart 1 Foreword Part 2 Acknowledgments Part 3 Introduction Part 4 Discography Part 5 Appendixes Chapter 6 A. Composers Chapter 7 B. Conductors Chapter 8 C. Soloists Chapter 9 D. Ginn & Company 78s Chapter 10 E. Young People's Concerts Part 11 Bibliography Part 12 About the Author
£107.10
Scarecrow Press Boston Symphony Orchestra
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewNorth's work provides a fascinating history on the orchestra.... Highly recommended for all academic and public libraries, and is a must purchase for devotees of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. * American Reference Books Annual *This is a distinguished, immensely useful piece of discographical work. We already have James H. North to thank for the New York Philharmonic discography and this book improves on that excellent effort in many ways. * Classical Record Collections, Summer 2009 *Whatever you want or need to know about the discography's sources of information, its organization, or the variety of media on which the recordings have been issued, you will find here... There is an immense amount to be learned from North's work, and much fun to be had simply perusing it. * ARSC Journal, (Association For Recorded Sound Collections) *For those aspiring researchers seeking to tackle these and other orchestral lacunae, North's format and approach are well worth poaching… there is an immense amount to be learning from North's work, and much fun to be had simply perusing it. May the author be challenged to undertake at least one more - or maybe even more! * ARSC Journal, Fall 2009 *A marvelously complete discography of the orchestra....The highly readable comments on the recording...make browsing such a pleasure. * Fanfare Magazine, February 2009 *This is a distinguished, immensely useful piece of discographical work. We already have James H. North to thank for the New York Philharmonic discography and this book improves on that excellent effort in many ways. * Classical Record Collections, Summer 2009 *As author James H. North points out in his impressively detailed introduction, this book actually consists of two discographies: the first being the authorized (mostly commercial) recordings of the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO), and the other consisting of recordings of the Boston Symphony Chamber Players….Users will enjoy perusing the accompanying comments, which are often anecdotes or details that afford a fascinating glimpse into the recording….In addition to being potentially useful for libraries, researchers, and students, this volume may also be enjoyable for fans of the BSO and anyone fascinated with historical audio collections. * Music Reference Services Quarterly *
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Scarecrow Press Recent American Art Song
Book SynopsisRecent American Art Song: A Guide is a reference source devoted to songs with English texts by American composers, written for solo voice and piano. The book focuses exclusively on art song since 1980, a substantial period largely ignored by scholars. This is the first study to examine this repertory in detail, and many of the songs and composers are discussed in print for the first time. Keith E. Clifton has examined approximately 1000 songs by nearly 200 composers. Many songs employ musical idioms well beyond traditional classical styles, including references to jazz, musical theater, rap, and rock & roll, and several songs blur the boundaries between recital and stage works. Organized alphabetically by composer, entries contain complete biographical and bibliographical information, with major works and links to print resources and composer websites when available. In addition, Clifton provides detailed information on the vocal range, musical style, and appropriate voice type for inTrade ReviewMuch needed to call attention to what has been written and how to find it. This volume will be useful in all colleges and universities where voice is taught and art song encouraged....Recommended. Two-star review. * CHOICE, March 2009 *Recent American Art Song fills a void in repertoire resources. Every university library should own this volume, and teachers who wish to explore new repertoire will find this a useful and reasonably priced addition to their studios. * Journal of Singing, March/April 2009 *Everything represented here was composed in the last quarter-century, and it is high time this segment of the repertoire receive its official due. Most useful for choosing new pieces are the indices of songs by voice type and by difficulty. One can only hope that future editions will follow Clifton's lead. * Notes: Quarterly Journal of the Music Library Association, June 2009 *Recent American Art Song: A Guide is a well-researched directory of U.S. songwriters and their music since 1980....The author is a world authority on the topic. * American Reference Books Annual, August 2008 *Table of ContentsPart 1 Foreword Part 2 Preface Part 3 Introduction: American Art Song Today Part 4 Abbreviations Part 5 Composer Entries: A to Z Part 6 Discography Part 7 Bibliography Part 8 Indexes Part 9 About the Author
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Scarecrow Press Dmitri Shostakovich Catalogue
Book SynopsisDmitri Shostakovich (1906-75) was one of the greatest composers of the 20th century, as well as the first major Soviet composer. In the fourth edition of Dmitri Shostakovich Catalogue: The First Hundred Years and Beyond, Derek C. Hulme names and describes all known musical compositions of the Russian composer. More than 175 major works are annotated and discussed, including such comprehensive details as titles and subtitles, dates of composition, instrumentation, and duration; information on dedications and premieres; arrangements by the composer and others; publication details; notes on bibliographical references and the location of the autograph score; and comprehensive chronological lists of vinyl, compact disc, and visual recordings. The entries are presented chronologically and by opus number, while indexes of names and compositions provide full accessibility. Several appendixes supplement the volume, guiding readers to further information in published sources and providing infoTrade ReviewThe fourth edition of UK-based independent scholar Hulme's catalogue represents the culmination of his efforts on behalf of Shostakovich. The first edition appeared in 1982, and revised editions were published in 1991 (CH, Dec'91, 29-1865) and 2002. This revised fourth edition is truly a treasure trove of factual information about composition dates, autograph manuscripts, published scores, and recordings. The chronological lists of recordings are almost exhaustive in their comprehensiveness (exceptions include recordings of popular works issued in limited distribution). The cut-off date is 2006, but many recordings issued in the following two years are listed. The extensive bibliography contains brief annotations. Although Hulme continues his practice of intermingling works with opus numbers with Sans Op. numbers, he understands that this arrangement is problematic and hopes that a professional musicologist will compile a definitive catalogue of works in chronological order. The simplified index of compositions is arranged strictly according to genre. Hulme's work will serve researchers' needs adequately. Recommended. Academic and large public libraries; lower-level undergraduates through faculty/researchers, and general readers. * CHOICE, September 2010 *The author presents very detailed data, even where Shostakovich was at the time he composed certain of his works. Hulme has compiled one of the most comprehensive catalogs of a twentieth-century composer. * American Reference Books Annual, May 2010 *Hulme’s catalogue is the most comprehensive one available, and it is impressive in its scope. It is most useful for its extensive discography, and as an English-language starting point for those interested in Shostakovich’s music. . . .In sum, Hulme’s catalogue is well-organized, easy to use, and informative for scholars, performers, and the ever-increasing general audiences of Shostakovich’s music, which captures the hopes and fears not only of his era but also of our own. It is recommended for academic and large public libraries. * Music Reference Services Quarterly *
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Scarecrow Press Benny Goodman
Book SynopsisOver the 100 years since Benny Goodman''s birth, interest in his life and music remains as intense as everyet there has been no new discographical information since 1996. Benny Goodman: A Supplemental Discography fills that gap, gathering materials uncovered since the last bio-discography of Goodman in 1996. The annotated discography, presented chronologically, updates some previously known information and adds nearly 100 new discoveries, including over 65 previously unknown radio broadcasts, airchecks, and films.Jessup presents new details about live appearances ranging from the mid-1980s back to the 1938 Carnegie Hall Concert, including an analysis of the controversial 1999 Sony reissue of that concert. Jessup also offers an essay detailing some of the difficulties of finding recordings in a digitally progressive age, as new technology can assist withor hindercollecting and evaluating this vintage music. An additional exploratory discography of smaller, collector-oriented labels desc
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Scarecrow Press A Pete Seeger Discography
Book SynopsisPete Seeger is one of the most recorded artists in American history, and his recording catalog tells us not just the story of his career but the story of our culture and its political and social history. A Pete Seeger Discography: Seventy Years of Recordings is a comprehensive listing of the 45s, 78s, LPs, and CDs recorded by Seeger in his various incarnations: with the Almanac Singers, with the Weavers, as a solo artist, and with other musicians and contributors. David King Dunaway provides information, with easy to use cross-references, on rare recordings and archival collections. The discography offers details on Seeger's recording history, including the album title, song(s), other artists on the recording, the publisher and number, and the year or exact recording date if known, as well as the original release date and the re-releases of each recording. Structured to make locating details easy for readers, the recordings are organized chronologically and categorized by albums, sinTrade ReviewThis one-stop guide to all of Seeger's recorded oeuvre will prove highly valuable to American folk music scholars. Dunaway (Singing Out) divides Seeger's abundant releases into four major segments, grouping them as whole albums; singles; foreign recordings; and a very brief three-page "private pressings" list, which includes recordings never formally issued. Each segment is organized alphabetically by release title and details recording date, label, serial number, collaborator names, and complete track lists....Excellent. * Library Journal *Through this work, the listener is empowered to evaluate and, if he or she sees fit, profit from Seeger’s remarkable and widely influential recorded legacy. * Music Reference Services Quarterly *
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Scarecrow Press Andre Kostelanetz on Records and on the Air
Book SynopsisAndre Kostelanetz On Records and On the Air is a comprehensive discography of the commercial recordings of the Russian/American conductor and radio personality, Andre Kostelanetz. James H. North has collected all his recordings, spanning the range from popular to classical. Organized chronologically by album, North provides the complete details of each recording: composer, song title, timing, date and site of the recording session, producer of that session, and matrix numbers, as well as every American issue of each recording. Several appendixes organize the information alphabetically by composer, song title, and album title, giving references back to the discography by date of recording. Available downloads from the Internet are included in the song title appendix. Two further appendixes deal with Compact Disc issues and with V-Discs, the records created by the United States Army and Navy for worldwide distribution to members of the Armed Forces during World War II.Initially a request
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Scarecrow Press American Art Song and American Poetry
Book SynopsisPublished 50 years after the last major treatment of American art song, the first edition of the three-volume American Art Song and American Poetry was the first work to fully consider the musical settings of American poetry. Ruth Friedberg''s monumental study was undertaken as a partial remedy to examine American song, from Edward Macdowell up through 1980. In the first edition, Friedberg focused on the interrelationship between the composer and the poet and the ways in which this influenced the completed song. Pieces selected for inclusion had the dual function of recognizing the importance of contributions to the performing literature as well as illuminating phases of America''s cultural past.In this second edition, now published in a convenient, one-volume format, Ruth Friedberg and Robin Fisher have updated the entries on composers and poets from the first edition and added new individuals to both categories. New composers appearing in this volume include Florence Price, Lee HoibyTrade ReviewFor the second edition of this critically acclaimed work on the American art song, Friedberg and Fisher have combined all three volumes of Friedberg's earlier work (v. 1, CH, Mar'82; v. 2, CH, Mar'85; v. 3, CH, Sep'87) into one large book, supplemented by the addition of ten composers born after the midcentury mark. The make-up of each chapter remains the same: short biographical sketches of composer and poet, followed by a discussion of one or more poems and their musical settings. Although the limited number of works by each composer is hardly sufficient to gain insight into his or her style or aesthetic, the important addition of some of the most popular song composers currently working today--among them Libby Larsen, Jake Heggie, and Ricky Ian Gordon--makes the acquisition of the new edition worthwhile. The revised format--the pages and font are bigger--also improves the readability of the work. This book can easily lay claim to being the most important work on the subject available today. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty and professionals. * CHOICE *Performers, vocal and instrumental, will find this volume useful. * American Reference Books Annual *American Art Song and American Poetry is an outstanding resource. The research is exemplary, the information is shared in a clear and eloquent style, and it is convenient to have all the information contained in a single compendium. Singers who have only a nodding acquaintance with this literature will be piqued to explore it, while those familiar with this repertoire will be tempted to revisit these milestones of American song, and perhaps discover composers and settings new to them. * Journal of Singing *The book could serve as an ideal textbook for university song literature courses focused on the American art song. It would also function well as a resource guide for singers and pianists who are studying or performing works from the genre. Those with an appreciation for the art song, American music or American poetry, and who might wish to survey the literature, would also benefit greatly from the book. . . .The authors’ knowledge of the subject matter is unequivocally excellent, and the book is expertly put together. * American Music Teacher *Table of ContentsForeword Introduction 1 A Nation Finds Its Voice Edward MacDowell William Dean Howells Charles M. Loeffler Edgar Allan Poe Charles Griffes John Tabb Sidney Lanier 2 Charles Ives Henry Wadsworth Longfellow John Greenleaf Whittier Oliver Wendell Holmes Charles Sprague Ralph Waldo Emerson Walt Whitman Vachel Lindsay Henry David Thoreau Louis Untermeyer James Fenimore Cooper, Jr. Thomas Bailey Aldrich 3 Settings by Six “Americanists” Douglas Moore Stephen Vincent Benét Theodore Roethke William Grant Still Paul Laurence Dunbar Langston Hughes Arna Bontemps Countee Cullen iv Contents Florence Price Paul Laurence Dunbar Langston Hughes Ernst Bacon Emily Dickinson Roy Harris Carl Sandburg Aaron Copland Emily Dickinson 4 Two American Originals Mary Howe Elinor Wylie Amy Lowell Virgil Thompson Marianne Moore 5 John Duke Adelaide Crapsey Edna St. Vincent Millay E. A. Robinson Elinor Wylie Sara Teasdale Robert Frost e.e. cummings Mark Van Doren Emily Dickinson 6 Into the New Century Ross Lee Finney Benjamin Franklin Charles Naginski Walt Whitman Carl Sandburg Sara Teasdale Sergius Kagen Walt Whitman Carl Sandburg Sara Teasdale Paul Nordoff Conrad Aiken Elinor Wylie Samuel Barber James Agee Frederic Prokosch Paul Bowles Tennessee Williams 7 The Second Decade Hugo Weisgall Adelaide Crapsey e.e. cummings Contents v Herman Melville Norman Dello Joio Stark Young David Diamond Herman Melville Vincent Persichetti Wallace Stevens Emily Dickinson 8 The Third Decade I Jack Beeson Edgar Allan Poe Abraham Lincoln Peter Viereck Richard Owen Stephen Crane Robert Frost Amy Lowell Jean Eichelberger Ivey Sara Teasdale William Flanagan Edward Albee Howard Moss 9 Ned Rorem Paul Goodman Theodore Roethke 10 The Third Decade II Ruth Schonthal Walt Whitman Lee Hoiby Ezra Pound Emma Lazarus Emma Lou Diemer Dorothy Diemer Hendry Dorothy Parker Richard Cumming Philip Minor 11 The Fourth and Fifth Decades Richard Hundley Kenneth Patchen James Purdy John Corigliano, Jr. William Hoffman Helen Greenberg Kenneth Patchen Flicka Rahn Amy Lowell 12 Half Century and Beyond vi Contents Libby Larsen Willa Cather John Musto Edna St. Vincent Millay Louise Bogan Lori Laitman William Carlos Williams Ricky Ian Gordon Langston Hughes Jake Heggie Vachel Lindsay Epilogue Selected Bibliography Index About the Authors
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Rlpg/Galleys A Catalog of Music Written in Honor of Martin
Book SynopsisIn 1983, Ronald Reagan signed into law a federal holiday to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. Three years later, the holiday was first formally observed by the federal government. In response to the growing number of musical celebrations surrounding the holiday, Anthony McDonald published in 1996 the first edition of The Catalog of Music Written in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Now, more than a decade since its second edition in 1999, McDonald presents his definitive third edition of the catalog. McDonald organizes information on music suitable for concert performances by symphony orchestras, school music departments, church choirs, or solo performers, including works that celebrate not only Martin Luther King Day, but Black History Month as well. His selections comprise musical work written to honor King, as well as other Americans engaged in the struggle for equality and freedom such as Abraham Lincoln, Malcolm X, Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, and John F. Kennedy. McDonald alsTable of ContentsPreface I. Classical Entries II. Single Song Entries Music for children Pop/rock/folk Jazz/blues/gospel III. MLK Concerts Supplement of sample MLK concert programs IV. Appendices Discography Index of works listed by subject Works listed by orchestration Publishers and/or composer contact info
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Scarecrow Press Paul Whiteman
Book SynopsisTrade Review[P]rint resources on Whiteman’s career have concurrently lagged behind; Don Rayno’s work in both this book and it predecessor, Paul Whiteman: Pioneer in American Music, 1890-1930, helps in a big way to bring Whiteman’s life and output into crisper focus. ... Rayno pulls all of the elements that made up Whiteman’s career together in a scrupulous and comprehensive way. ... Rayno does include a day by day Chronology of Whiteman’s activities which include all of the individual airdates of Whiteman’s radio programs, and this should serve as a “bible” for those who are out seeking transcriptions and home recorded discs of Whiteman’s radio work. * ARSC Journal *This is more than just a biography or a discography. There are 346 pages of test, followed by 110 pages of “notes” and nearly half the book is the “Appendix”, which not only has a complete discography for the years covered, but 36 pages of bios of the musicians who played in Whiteman’s orchestra. Owners of Volume 1 will certainly want this one, and it belongs in every research library. * In The Groove *I predict that this present volume and the first will be the definitive work on the life of Paul Whiteman. What more could be done except a socio-psychological analysis of Whiteman’s personality? * Jazz Society of Pensacola *Don Rayno’s account is exhaustive, long, well written, should be the last word on Whiteman and, more importantly, should help to right some of the critical wrongs perpetrated in the past. * Jazz Journal *Rayno’s work is admirably thorough, the official record of one of the 20th century’s key musical figures. * Raleigh News and Observer *Very readable and remarkably detailed. * L.A. Jazz Scene *Picking up the Whiteman story from the early years of the Great Depression, Don Rayno carries it through the decades to the great orchestra leader’s death at seventy-seven in 1967…. Paul Whiteman: Pioneer in American Music, 1930-1967 Volume 2 (and its earlier volume 1) is a major work of scholarship and a grand and spectacular contribution to American biographical letters. -- W. Royal Stokes
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Scarecrow Press Still the Greatest The Essential Songs of the
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewIn this creative history of the solo careers of John, Paul, George, and Ringo, Jackson reimagines the artists’ individual output into “fantasy albums” that could have been put out had the Fab Four remained an intact group—“The Beatles Albums That Should Have Been” (which would have made a fine subtitle). Nearly 200 songs have been cherry-picked, with extensive information offered, such as musicians, chart history, story behind the creation of the song, and the meaning of the lyrics. The chummy tone and the sheer subjectiveness make this unsuitable as a reference work but loads of fun for Beatles fans. * Booklist *The celebration of the Fab Four's 50th anniversary continues with Still the Greatest: The Essential Songs of the Beatles' Solo Careers. Author Andrew Grant Jackson, a music journalist and filmmaker, delves into the more than 70 albums and 900 songs collectively unveiled by John, Paul, George and Ringo since they disbanded 42 years ago. "There are a dozen brilliant Beatles albums to be carved out of their solo albums," Jackson has observed. Included, too, are collaborations with other icons such as Phil Spector, Eric Clapton, Elton John and Elvis Costello. * USA Today *Analysis, commentary, and biography on the Beatles abound, but relatively little has been written about John, Paul, George, and Ringo’s post-Beatles recordings. Freelance music writer Jackson’s first book spotlights what he considers the best of the ex-Beatles’ oft-underrated post-1970 recordings as solo artists, and as members of Wings and the Plastic Ono Band. Jackson, an obvious Beatles fanatic, compiles his chosen cuts into 12 fictitious albums spread across the past 40 years. Jackson critiques and analyzes each song and puts it into biographical context, adding detailed studio session information, recording credits, and sales-chart peaks. The analyses are insightful and informed, with the author relying heavily on previous scholarship and interviews with the ex-Beatles and associates, and adding his own strong opinions. Jackson admirably digs beneath the obvious hits to uncover and discuss deep album tracks, commercial flops, and rare b-sides. Ringo fans will be delighted by Jackson’s insistence on finding room on each “album” for at least one of the funny Beatle’s tracks....VERDICT This creative, enlightening, and informative work by a welcomed entrant to Beatles scholarship is highly recommended to anyone interested in learning more about the Fab Four’s sporadically great post-breakup recordings. * Library Journal *Overall, it's an interesting take on what might have been; an imaginary glimpse of what The Beatles may have released to the world as a group had they remained together....Going over each track with a fine-toothed comb, Jackson not only gives us details of where each Beatle was at that stage of their career but also what lead them there. On top of that he includes extensive production details for each song, including session musicians and where and when it was recorded. * Examiner *Still the Greatest is a very interesting and creative look at The Beatles’ solo careers, and makes for a more enjoyable read than a typical reference volume. Still the Greatest is an excellent volume and definitely a worthwhile read for music scholars, music enthusiasts, or fans of The Beatles. * American Reference Books Annual *If God is truly in the details, this exhaustive second-act gospel radiates holy ghostliness. * The Austin Chronicle *[This book] skillfully manages to blend in the right amounts of reference material and imagination to make this one of the most enjoyable Beatles books in years … An inevitable yet delightful by-product of reading the book is the “I’d have chosen this song instead of that one” factor (witness the author’s presentation in front of a captive audience at the recent Fest for Beatles Fans in Chicago) … And while subjectivity naturally comes into play here, Jackson demonstrates not only a solid knowledge of post-Beatles history, but he astutely balances the biographical back story for each of the songs as well. Beyond the musicians’ credits, release dates, chart positions and such, he captures the songs’ essence eloquently … Aesthetically, Jackson demonstrates an uncanny ability to turn words (his, and the artists) into mini aural landscapes in his descriptions of the songs’ musicality. His take on “Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey” paints a picture of the sound so vivid that if one had never heard the actual record, they could virtually imagine it quite precisely. Jackson demonstrates a deft command of pop/rock culture as well, connecting the dots beyond the Beatles’ world … Intellectually stimulating and at the same time lots of fun, this one should be on every Beatle fan’s bookshelf. * Beatlefan Magazine *Great addition to any Beatles library. * Houston Press *I love his book. Over the course of 300 or so pages, Jackson explores the high points from the solo careers of John, Paul, George and Ringo. More than simply presenting release dates, recording info and chart positions, Jackson delves into the inspiration for the lyrics and where the key players were at in those moments. It's a new take on a much-chronicled band. -- Bobby Tanzilo, OnMilwaukee.comAndrew Grant Jackson gives us an indispensable book with the inside story of the second career of the Beatles. The most exciting aspect-the stories of each song and the unusual motives of the writers. The book is a winner! -- Larry Kane, author of Ticket to Ride and Lennon RevealedI’m happy to be able to recommend a new book by a man with the interesting name of Andrew Grant Jackson and it’s called Still the Greatest: The Essential Songs of the Beatles’ Solo Careers. Many of us were traumatized by the breakup of the Beatles and you would not believe how often it keeps coming up in my class on the culture and politics of the seventies. The fellow is pretty smart and the book is wonderfully well researched … With the Beatles having been covered to death, this is really new territory, at least for me … It’s really both quite fun and impressive, though he does not hate the songs I hate and I find this a bit unnerving, given how on the ball he is otherwise. Do I really need to rethink My Love?” -- Eric Alterman, The NationJackson (independent scholar) bases his chronological study of the Beatles' solo careers on the idea that solo tracks recorded after the Beatles' breakup can be grouped into theoretical Beatles albums. Each tune included in his list of essentials receives detailed and knowledgeable commentary covering session locations and dates, personnel, production credits, release information, and UK and US chart positions. Themes emerge, linking the solo outputs of the various Beatles to evolving trends in pop music. Jackson's treatment of each band member is evenhanded and appreciative, and his book succeeds in inspiring readers, both serious fans and novices, to return to the recordings. This volume does not aim to replace or supersede The Beatles Solo on Apple Records, compiled by Bruce Spizer (2005), but it ably supplements this key resource. Jackson's commentary situating the output of solo members of the Beatles within contemporary music is particularly enlightening. This one-of-a-kind study of a cultural phenomenon discusses 70-plus albums and some 900 songs. Excellent appendix; discographies. Summing Up: Recommended. Collections emphasizing contemporary pop music; general readers. * CHOICE *"The Beatles was just the beginning--the four fabs had extensive solo careers. Here, a comparison." * Sunday Denver Post *
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Scarecrow Press Pepper Adams Joy Road
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewIn 1984, while recuperating from a leg injury, baritone saxophonist Pepper Adams was visited by Gary Carner, who was at the time a City College of New York graduate student researching a thesis on Adams’ life and works. The temporarily incapacitated Adams was happy to relate stories to his student biographer, but plans to publish his memoirs were shelved when Adams was diagnosed with lung cancer. Adams passed away in 1986, and while he did see a version of Carner’s manuscript, it’s doubtful he would have imagined the massive collection of material Carner has released 26 years after the saxophonist’s death. First is an annotated discography “Pepper Adams’ Joy Road” (Scarecrow) which in its 552 pages lists Adams’ entire recorded history, including unissued sessions dating back to 1947, and several filmed appearances. In addition, Carner produced a series of recordings that present all 43 of Adams’ compositions, and commissioned lyrics for seven of the ballads. * Jazz History Online *This book is peppered with interviews with Adams and other great musicians as well as vignettes drawn from the author's conversations with Adams. There are many behind-the-scenes anecdotes of other famous musicians, including john Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Dizzy Gillespie, Charles Mingus, and Duke Pearson....This first comprehensive discography to the works of Pepper Adams is a valuable addition to the jazz research literature. * American Reference Books Annual *A 2012 Holiday Gift Guide Choice! This book is a comprehensive listing of the baritone saxophonist's recordings, often expanded upon with illuminating comments and interviews. * Hothouse Jazz Magazine *This is an overwhelming work of research that goes well beyond the usual concept of a discography, or even annotated discography. Carner’s dedication to documenting this under-honored musical giant shines throughout the book. Fans of Adams and jazz will be both greatly satisfied, and left wanting more as Carner finishes what will surely be a masterful biography. * ARSC Journal *In recent years a few exemplary discographies have appeared that enhance the original purpose of the discography (namely, to list recordings) by adding information of a biographical nature or details about the music. Gary Carner’s thick work on baritone saxophone player Pepper Adams belongs to this new species of discographies that provide much more than dates and facts. In the mid-1980s Carner worked together with Adams on his autobiography and after Adams died in 1986, Carner interviewed many of Adams’s colleagues that had either made music with him or met him in the studio. With the help of many friends of discography he discovered several unpublished recordings…. Carner’s Pepper Adams’ Joy Road is a definitive book on baritone saxophonist Pepper Adams. * Jazzinstitut Darmstadt *When I received a copy of Pepper Adams’ Joy Road, I opened it at random, out of curiosity. I had not been terribly involved in Adams’ work — coming from a long immersion in Harry Carney and Ernie Caceres, among others. But I stood in the middle of the living room, reading eagerly for a half hour, before remembering that a) I could sit down, and b) other tasks had to be taken care of. If a book can 'stop me in my tracks,' it is one I will read, keep, and value. * Jazz Lives *This is, on the surface, a book-sized discography, a listing of all known recordings of the great baritone saxophonist Pepper Adams. But the academic-sounding discography category does not adequately describe the exhaustive work that author Gary Carner has done to tell the story of Adams' life in what amount to a gig-by-gig, session-by-session biography. * Saxophone Today *The work Carner has put into this is just unmeasureable, truly staggering, and does justice to a neglected giant, a musician respected by his peers, for his harmonic prowess, his energy with the larger saxophone, his enthusiasm for music, his imagination... like drummer Bill Goodwin describes him: "someone who played as if there was no tomorrow; at all times!" * JazzontheRecord *Good discographies are certainly very useful tools, but it is highly uncommon for a discography, even an annotated one, to also qualify as a good read. But Pepper Adams' Joy Road most definitely is. It brings the man as well as his music to life. Read—and listen—well! * Jazz Profiles *Table of ContentsForeword by Dan Morgenstern Acknowledgments How to Use This Book Preface Chapter 1. The Early Years: 1947-1958 Chapter 2. Donald Byrd-Pepper Adams Quintet: 1958-1961 Chapter 3. Journeyman: 1961-1965 Chapter 4. Thaddeus: 1965-1977 Chapter 5. International Soloist: 1977-1986 Appendix 1. Dates as Leader Appendix 2. Broadcasts and Recordings That No Longer Survive Bibliography Filmography Index About the Author
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Rlpg/Galleys Born to Play
Book SynopsisJazz trombonist Jack Teagarden once referred to Ruby Braff as the Ivy League's Louis Armstrong. That legacy of great trumpet performance and recording is brought to readers in Thomas Hustad's Born to Play: The Ruby Braff Discography and Directory of Performances. Braff's uncompromising standards, musical taste, and creative imagination informed his consummate artistry in creating music beautifully played.He achieved swiftly what few musicians accomplish in a lifetime by developing a unique and immediately recognizable style.For a reminder of that we need but play any of the more than 150 released recordings on which he appears.These records span a total of 54 years, from 1949 to 2002, a feat almost unmatched in jazz recording.This was five years longer than even Louis Armstrong. Although prepared in discographical style, capturing information about both commercial recordings and previously undocumented performances, Born to Play serves as a biography of the artist, detailing the patTrade ReviewIn this discography of jazz trumpeter Ruby Braff (1927-2003), Hustad intends to make all of Braff's extensive recording history available in one easy-to-use resource. Braff is known for his unique style and for having one of the longest recording histories in jazz history—from 1949-2002. In that span of 54 years Braff played on more than 105 released recordings. The book is first and foremost a discography of Braff's commercial and undocumented performances, with many of the entries providing extensive annotations. The book also serves as a biography to Braff's life as it provides details of the musician's life as a performer and includes personal memories from others in the field. The 22 chapters are names to indicate various periods of Braff's life and career; for example, "Ruby's Growing Jazz Stardom," "Tony Bennett and the New York Club," and "Ruby's Final Tour: Honoring His Audience until the End." The work concludes with an appendix of album notes, and musician and song indexes. This volume is a valuable addition to this series and will be a worthwhile purchase for academic and large public libraries. * American Reference Books Annual *A fascinating document, invaluable not only for those who regarded Ruby as one of the marvels of jazz — it is also a chronicle of one man’s fierce determination to create beauty in a world that sometimes seemed oblivious to it. Many large-scale works of scholarship are thorough but cold, and the reader feels the chill. Others have adulation intrude on the purpose of the work. Tom Hustad’s book is an ideal mixture of scholarship, diligence, and warm affection: its qualities in an admirable balance. I think the only way this book could have been improved would have been for Ruby to continue on past 2002 and the book to follow him. * Jazz Lives *Hustad’s dedication to documenting the life and music of Ruby Braff has earned him a special place in the writing of jazz history. Yes, he gives us the facts, lots of them, but it is the picture that we find in Hustad’s commentary of this complex and uniquely talented man of principle whom he could truly call a friend that makes this volume special. Anyone with a taste for good music cannot help but be affected by the musical genius of Ruby Braff, and Hustad has gone a long way to making us understand that this was a man who had a lot of natural talent, but it was the inner forces that drove him to the top of his field. * Jersey Jazz *Born to Play is another noteworthy volume in the highly acclaimed Studies In Jazz series…Quite simply that means that this book meets all criteria as an authoritative jazz discography and reference work for all time. Personally I can say that since I have purchased this book I have spent many enjoyable hours checking my record shelves and searching for missing items on the internet. Recommendation-wise this one deserves 5 stars all around! * The IAJRC Journal *As far as I know Tom Hustad’s book is unique in jazz literature. There have been famous and worthy attempts at day-by-day books on Goodman, Henderson and Ellington, but thanks to modern technology and Hustad’s assiduous pursuit of his subject, none to rival this one. Because everything about Ruby was so vivid, the book, read in conjunction with listening to his music, brings Ruby back to life in an almost supernatural way. * Jazz Journal *Thomas P. Hustad’s exhaustive book attempts to document not only every known record date, but also every broadcast, private recording, performance and interview, a seemingly impossible task. The author also collected and reviewed many of the unissued performances. Hustad’s research includes interview transcriptions, excerpts of previously published reviews and articles, along with period advertisements for bookings, all meticulously footnoted. The result is a comprehensive, critical look at Braff’s career....Hustad’s book is not a fast read, but one that serious Ruby Braff fans will savor as they learn new facets of his career and seek out additional LPs, CDs and broadcasts featuring him that circulate among collectors. * The New York City Jazz Record *Hustad’s book is much more than a compilation of recording session information and performance dates and locations, for interspersed with that data are biographical information, excerpts from reviews, and commentary by the author. For the Braff admirer — count me among them! — the volume serves not only as an essential reference but as a treasure house that provides immense pleasure and rewards in simply browsing in it. -- W. Royal StokesA glorious labor of love, this massive volume makes a substantial contribution to documenting the musical life of one too long absent from the history books. The work’s inclusive scope and the thorough research that went into its making are exemplary and deserve to be emulated by others involved in similar projects. It is hoped that the existence of this resource will inspire more to investigate Braff’s life and music. * ARSC Journal *[Born to Play] is truly much more than a mere discography. It contains not only the dates and titles of all of Braff’s recordings, but lists all of the performances that the author found documented and includes passages from articles and reviews, too. Thus between prosaic lists of ensemble members and repertories emerges a portrait of a musician on the go, an extraordinarily active musician who not only performed with the great names in swing, but who also enjoyed competing with musicians from other genres. * Jazzinstitut Darmstadt *[I]f you are a fan of Braff or even the mainstream genre...you really should pick up this work. It will give you many evenings of relaxed reading...The author, Tom Hustad, seems to have had the cooperation of Mr. Braff, certainly a feat in itself. In addition the author seems to have referenced and quoted from many interviews and press items of Braff. There are some wonderful stories here...This is just a wonderful bio-discography...It’s outstanding! * Cadence Magazine *
£112.50
Scarecrow Press Pepper Adams Joy Road
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewIn 1984, while recuperating from a leg injury, baritone saxophonist Pepper Adams was visited by Gary Carner, who was at the time a City College of New York graduate student researching a thesis on Adams’ life and works. The temporarily incapacitated Adams was happy to relate stories to his student biographer, but plans to publish his memoirs were shelved when Adams was diagnosed with lung cancer. Adams passed away in 1986, and while he did see a version of Carner’s manuscript, it’s doubtful he would have imagined the massive collection of material Carner has released 26 years after the saxophonist’s death. First is an annotated discography “Pepper Adams’ Joy Road” (Scarecrow) which in its 552 pages lists Adams’ entire recorded history, including unissued sessions dating back to 1947, and several filmed appearances. In addition, Carner produced a series of recordings that present all 43 of Adams’ compositions, and commissioned lyrics for seven of the ballads. * Jazz History Online *This book is peppered with interviews with Adams and other great musicians as well as vignettes drawn from the author's conversations with Adams. There are many behind-the-scenes anecdotes of other famous musicians, including john Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Dizzy Gillespie, Charles Mingus, and Duke Pearson....This first comprehensive discography to the works of Pepper Adams is a valuable addition to the jazz research literature. * American Reference Books Annual *A 2012 Holiday Gift Guide Choice! This book is a comprehensive listing of the baritone saxophonist's recordings, often expanded upon with illuminating comments and interviews. * Hothouse Jazz Magazine *This is an overwhelming work of research that goes well beyond the usual concept of a discography, or even annotated discography. Carner’s dedication to documenting this under-honored musical giant shines throughout the book. Fans of Adams and jazz will be both greatly satisfied, and left wanting more as Carner finishes what will surely be a masterful biography. * ARSC Journal *In recent years a few exemplary discographies have appeared that enhance the original purpose of the discography (namely, to list recordings) by adding information of a biographical nature or details about the music. Gary Carner’s thick work on baritone saxophone player Pepper Adams belongs to this new species of discographies that provide much more than dates and facts. In the mid-1980s Carner worked together with Adams on his autobiography and after Adams died in 1986, Carner interviewed many of Adams’s colleagues that had either made music with him or met him in the studio. With the help of many friends of discography he discovered several unpublished recordings…. Carner’s Pepper Adams’ Joy Road is a definitive book on baritone saxophonist Pepper Adams. * Jazzinstitut Darmstadt *When I received a copy of Pepper Adams’ Joy Road, I opened it at random, out of curiosity. I had not been terribly involved in Adams’ work — coming from a long immersion in Harry Carney and Ernie Caceres, among others. But I stood in the middle of the living room, reading eagerly for a half hour, before remembering that a) I could sit down, and b) other tasks had to be taken care of. If a book can 'stop me in my tracks,' it is one I will read, keep, and value. * Jazz Lives *This is, on the surface, a book-sized discography, a listing of all known recordings of the great baritone saxophonist Pepper Adams. But the academic-sounding discography category does not adequately describe the exhaustive work that author Gary Carner has done to tell the story of Adams' life in what amount to a gig-by-gig, session-by-session biography. * Saxophone Today *The work Carner has put into this is just unmeasureable, truly staggering, and does justice to a neglected giant, a musician respected by his peers, for his harmonic prowess, his energy with the larger saxophone, his enthusiasm for music, his imagination... like drummer Bill Goodwin describes him: "someone who played as if there was no tomorrow; at all times!" * JazzontheRecord *Good discographies are certainly very useful tools, but it is highly uncommon for a discography, even an annotated one, to also qualify as a good read. But Pepper Adams' Joy Road most definitely is. It brings the man as well as his music to life. Read—and listen—well! * Jazz Profiles *Table of ContentsForeword by Dan Morgenstern Acknowledgments How to Use This Book Preface Chapter 1. The Early Years: 1947-1958 Chapter 2. Donald Byrd-Pepper Adams Quintet: 1958-1961 Chapter 3. Journeyman: 1961-1965 Chapter 4. Thaddeus: 1965-1977 Chapter 5. International Soloist: 1977-1986 Appendix 1. Dates as Leader Appendix 2. Broadcasts and Recordings That No Longer Survive Bibliography Filmography Index About the Author
£45.90
Duke University Press Vinyl Freak
Book SynopsisMusic writer, curator, and collector John Corbett burrows deep inside the record collector's mind, documenting and reflecting on his decades-long love affair with vinyl. Discussing more than 200 rare and out-of-print LPs, Corbett combines memoir and criticism to explain what makes vinyl special and what drives collectors everywhere.Trade Review"Vinyl Freak could have easily been a stale trip down memory lane by a record collector. Yet Corbett takes an almost philosophical look at how music passes through listening mediums and what that means for listeners. As a result, the text will appeal to both vinyl freaks and non-freaks as it speaks to the transience of pop culture and its intersection with everyday lives." -- Amanda McCorquodale * Foreword Reviews *"... since the discussion is at least as much about the music being collected as the vinyl package, there is also a lot of intriguing music in the book. Much (but not all) of it jazz, and all of it worth seeking out: it comes with Corbett's highest recommendation." -- Mark Sullivan * All About Jazz *"[A] fascinating look at a subculture og hard-core collectors and a gold mine of information about various kinds of music and recording esoterica.... The illustrations of the record covers under review are fascinating and the author's musical savvy is daunting. This lively book could appeal to a wide range of readers." -- David Keymer * Library Journal *"... one of the most readable books about the arcane magic of hunting down and listening to rare and unusual albums, or even rediscovering them from your own collection." -- Jon Newey * Jazzwise *"As a person who is not quite an over-the-top Sun Ra aficionado but is certainly more than a casual fan, I am forever grateful for Corbett’s obsession. As a person who is always interested in discovering new and obscure music, I am also forever grateful for Corbett and his publisher compiling this collection of reviews. Although I read several of them in their original incarnation in Downbeat, this little book is now my reference guide for music I need to check out. Thanks again, John Corbett." -- Ron Jacobs * Counterpunch *"[Corbett's] new book digs deep into the culture of the vinyl lover and digs even deeper into his personal record collection. In the process, he exposes a beautiful and dusty world largely forgotten but kept alive by that dead medium known as the vinyl record." -- Christopher Laird * PopMatters *"Corbett really is an 'equal opportunity ear filler' and is willing to acquire the music he really enjoys in any format. With Vinyl Freak John Corbett invites us to join him in the pleasure of discovering new sounds to indulge our ears. So what are you waiting for? You’ve been invited. Highly Recommended!" -- Chris De Chiara * Avant Music News *"Corbett still has an obscene record collection, but he's realized that his greatest mission is to share and educate—to arrange things so that others can experience the joy that he does. As much as anything I've read by him, Vinyl Freak does precisely that." -- Peter Margasak * Chicago Reader *"John Corbett is one of my favourite music writers. This book gathers up his elegaic and highly informative columns for Vinyl Freak magazine along with a series of mediations or essays on his love of music, an engaging mix of autobiography, reflection and storytelling. There are lots of colour pictures of record sleeves too." -- Rupert Loydell * International Times *"Corbett's deep knowledge in his chosen fields yields many valuable insights about records you may never have even heard of, let alone heard. Sure, he appreciates the classics, but he favours outliers. Admirably, he wants to broaden the canon (it would behoove readers to keep a notebook handy to tabulate all the records for which they should search).... And that is the motor of Vinyl Freak: an insatiable desire for the next revelatory recording, offering a thrilling portal to discover a hidden facet of your identity through a work of art. And if it impresses your mates or seduces a potential lover, so much the better." -- Dave Segal * The Wire *"John Corbett revels in the knowledge he's gained from a life spent rooting round shops and chats with like-minded souls. It's the final section that will resonate with most, detailing his experience unearthing an entire house-worth of Sun Ra memorabilia, it is so vividly written that you can almost sense his pulse racing as he ecstatically rifles through priceless artefacts." * Record Collector *"Corbett writes with both enthusiasm and a keen ear, the upshot of which is that high-dollar rarities and cheapies that shred get near-equal attention." -- Clifford Allen * New York City Jazz Record *"John Corbett shows how vinyl collecting serves archival and perhaps even societal purposes. By actively reanimating obscure and hard to find vinyl, he demonstrates that 'vinyl freaks' make worlds available that otherwise might be lost. Vinyl Freak opens up a world of vinyl, revealing recordings, musicians, as well as cultural history, that remain written in the grooves of decades-old records." -- Janet Borgerson & Jonathan Schroeder * Popular Music and Society *“Vinyl Freak is a good read, a well-written collection that helps with the fun and overwhelming project of trying to come to grips with the huge amount of music preserved in the LP era. I cannot imagine even casual collectors making it through Vinyl Freak without adding several items to their wants lists.” -- Carlos Peña * ARSC Journal *"The spirit of this book, it’s generosity and enthusiasm all work to support John’s preferred status as a 'Freak' not a 'Snob.' I love records. I love books. A beautiful book about crazy rare and out-of-print records?! Heaven." -- Jeff Tweedy * Amazon Book Review *Table of ContentsTrack One / Formation of a Freak 1 Track Two / "News of My Death, Greatly Exaggerated," Quoth the Record 5 Column One / 2000–2003 Philly Joe Jones, Philly Joe Jones 15 Paul Gonsalves, Cookin' 16 Takashi Furuya with the Freshmen, Fanky Drivin' 18 Carsten Meinert Kvartet, To You 20 Melvin Jackson, Funky Skull 21 Gloria Coleman Quartet featuring Pola Roberts, Soul Sisters 23 Elmo Hope Ensemble, Sounds from Rikers Island 24 Chris McGregor's Brotherhood of Breath, Brotherhood 26Morris Grants Presents J.U.N.K. 28 Tom Stewart, Sexette / Quintette 30 Kenny Graham and His Satellites, Moondog and Suncat Suites 31 John Coltrane, Cosmic Music 33 André Hodeir, Jazz et Jazz: Jazz Experiments; Triple Play Stereo, Pop+Jazz=Swing; Bill Russo Orchestra, Stereophony 35 George Davis Sextet, various acetates 37 Staffan Harde, Staffan Harde 39 Art Pepper, Chile Pepper 42 Jack Wilson, The Jazz Organs 43 Craig Harris, Tributes 45 Quintet Moderne, The Strange and the Commonplace 46 A. K. Salim, Afro-Soul / Drum Orgy 48 Tristan Meinecke, home recordings, 1939–43 50 Chico Hamilton Quintet, Sweet Smell of Success 52 Lehn-Strid, Here There; Klapper-Küchen, Irregular 54 Bill Leslie, Diggin' the Chicks; Thornel Schwartz with Bill Leslie, Soul Cookin' 55 Tony Scott and His Buddies, Gypsy 57 Herbie Mann, Great Ideas of Western Mann 58 Track Three / Freek, Not Snob 61 Column Two . 2004–2006 Afreaka!, Demon Fuzz 69 Contemporary Sound Series 70 Beaver Harris / Don Pullen 360-Degree Experience, A Well-Kept Secret 72 Mike Osborne Trio, Border Crossing 73 The Three Souls, Dangerous Dan Express 75 Steve Lacy, Raps 77 Halki Collective, Halki Collective 79 The Amran-Barrow Quartet, The Eastern Scene 80 Charlie Parke acetates 82 Tommy "Madman" Jones, A Different Sound and Just Friends 84 New York Art Quartet, Mohawk 86 Paul Gonsalves / Tubby Hayes, Just Friends; Paul Gonsalves All Stars Featuring Tubby Hayes, Change of Setting 88 Anthony Braxton, New York, Fall 1974 90 Herbie Fields Sextet, A Night at Kitty's 91 Air, 80° Below '82 93 Guy Warren with Red Saunders Orchestra, Africa Speaks—American Answers! 94 Barry Altschul, Another Time, Another Place 96 The Korean Black Eyes, "Higher" 97 Rufus Jones, Five on Eight 99 Johnny Shacklett Trio, At the Hoffman House 100 The Mad-Hatters, The Mad-Hatters at Midnight 102 Klaus Doldinger, Doldinger Goes On 103 Max Roach, Solos 105 Dick Johnson, Most Likely . . . 106 Phil Seaman, The Phil Seamen Story 108 Paul Smoker Trio, QB 109 Khan Jamal, Drumdance to the Motherland; Franz Koglmann, For Franz / Opium 111 Track Four / Brand New Secondhand: Record Collector Subcultures 113 Column Three / 2006–2012 Walt Dunn, seven-inch singles 123 Leonard Feather, The Night Blooming Jazzmen 125 Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Modern Jazz Expressions 126 Archie Shepp, Plays the Music of James Brown; Cozy Eggleston, Grand Slam 128 Black Grass, Black Grass 129 Yoke & Yohs seven-inch 45 The Bill Dixon Orchestra, Intents and Purposes 132 Orchestre Régional de Mopti, Orchestre Régional de Mopti 134 The Jihad, Black & Beautiful . . . Soul & Madness 136 Milford Graves / Don Pullen, Milford Graves & Don Pullen at Yale University 137 Heikki Sarmanto Sextet, Flowers in the Water; G.L. Unit, Orangutang! 139 Ernie and Emilio Caceres, Ernie & Emilio Caceres 141 Maarten Altena, Papa Oewa 142 London Experimental Jazz Quartet, Invisible Roots 144 Sunny Murray, Big Chief; Solidarity Unit, Inc., Red, Black, and Green 146 Dick Wetmore, Dick Wetmore 147 United Front, Path with a Heart 149 Joseph Scianni, Man Running 150 The Residents, The Beatles Play the Residents and the Residents Play the Beatles 152 John Carter / Bobby Bradford Quartet, Flight for Four and Self Determination Music 153 Johnny Lytle Trio, Blue Vibes 155 Orchid Spangiafora, Flee Pasts Ape Elf 156 Noah Howard, Space Dimension 158 Baikida Carroll, The Spoken Word 159 Randy Weston, Blues 161 Charles Bobo Shaw Human Arts Ensemble Çonceré Ntasiah 163 Lee "Scratch" Perry, Double-7 164 Eddie Shu / Joe Roland / Wild Bill Davis, New Stars—New Sounds 166 Cecil Taylor / Tony Oxley, Ailanthus / Altissima 167 Unidentified Kenyan Highlife Band, seven-inch test pressing 169 Track Five / Specialty of the House 173 Track Six / Anything Can Happen Day: Sun Ra, Alton Abraham, and the Taming of the Freak 221 Column Four / 2016 Le Sun-Ra and his Arkistra, "Saturn" seven-inch single; Tom Prehn Quartet, Axiom 243 Track Seven / Run-Off Groove 247 Acknowledgements 249
£75.65
Goose Lane Editions The Top 100 Canadian Albums
Book Synopsis
£24.29
Goose Lane Editions The Top 100 Canadian Albums
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Bound to get people exploring Canadian music and conversing about what their top 100 would be." * Soulshine *"The definitive anthology of the country's all-time greatest recordings. Groundbreaking in scope and depth." * Telegraph Journal *"A must-have book." * Hamilton Spectator *
£16.99
Goose Lane Editions The Top 100 Canadian Singles
Book SynopsisShortlisted, Independent Publishers Book Award, Performing ArtsA book that gets to the heart of the matter! Whether you're a professional musician or an air guitarist, a collector or a true amateur, this book will shake things up! The Top 100 Canadian Singles — brought to you by Bob Mersereau and Goose Lane Editions, the team that assembled the controversial, much discussed, best-selling volume, The Top 100 Canadian Albums. The Top 100 Canadian Singles will undoubtedly stir the souls, ears, and tongues of music lovers everywhere. And answer the question, for better or for worse. Once again, Bob Mersereau has assembled a blue ribbon panel of musicians, broadcasters, reviewers, managers, promoters, record-label executives, retailers, roadies, and more to cast their votes in a major, nationwide poll. John Roberts, Canada's original VJ; Joel Plaskett; Sarah Slean; the late Paul Quarrington; CBC's Stuart McLean; Sam Rober
£22.94
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers All Music Guide to Country The Experts Guide to
Book SynopsisALL MUSIC GUIDE TO COUNTRY
£17.09
Hal Leonard Corporation Alternative Rock Third Ear The Best Musicians
Book SynopsisALTERNATIVE ROCK - THE BEST RECORDINGS AND MUSICIANS, THIRD EAR LISTENING COMPANION
£25.16
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Bebop Third Ear The Essential Listening
Book SynopsisBEBOP, INFLUENTIAL GROUPS, GREAT MUSICIANS
£13.49
