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The Blackwell Guide to Recorded Jazz (Blackwell Reference) Subsequent Edition

by Barry Kernfeld (Editor)
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The first edition of the Guide was widely praised for identifying 150 key recordings that should form the basis of any jazz collection, backed up by a series of detailed critical commentaries unrivalled in any competing book of its kind for their depth and critical insight. This new edition broadens the scope of the Guide , looking at recent developments and styles and suggesting almost 250 discs as the core collection.
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  1. ISBN-10
    0631195521
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0631195528
  3. Edition
    Subsequent
  4. Publisher
    Blackwell Pub
  5. Publication date
    January 1, 1996
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    6.25 x 1.75 x 9.5 inches
  8. Print length
    587 pages
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S. Baird
5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensible book for both novice and seasoned enthusiasts.
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2003
Barry Kernfeld's book of recommended jazz recordings is without peer not only for its depth of coverage for individual artists and recordings, but also for its sense of historical perspective and scholarly approach. While I may consult other sources, Kernfeld et al consistently offer a more thorough and thoughtful discussion of each of the recordings it covers. Strongly recommended.
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Jazzrook
5.0 out of 5 stars Enlightening in-depth reviews of around 230 essential jazz recordings.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 19, 2015
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This 2nd edition(1995) of 'The Blackwell Guide To Recorded Jazz' provides extended reviews of around 230 CDs considered essential by the critics Barry Kernfeld, James Lincoln Collier, Mark Gardner, Mike Hazeldine, Ekkehard Jost, Mark Gilbert & Digby Fairweather.
All styles of jazz are covered from Jelly Roll Morton & Louis Armstrong to Cecil Taylor & Sun Ra.
Many years of listening and thought must have gone into creating this volume and the enlightening in-depth reviews are a helpful guide to some of the finest jazz recordings.
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