Jazz writer Dan Morgenstern compiles an extensive collection of liner notes, record and show reviews, and profiles in Living With Jazz (Pantheon; Hardback; 736 pages; $35). Morgenstern discusses in depth the contributions of jazz legends Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong. Also, he devotes sections to jazz favorites, such as Dinah Washington, Charlie Parker and John Coltrane. The author evens discusses the connection between jazz and film and TV. According to him, “not a single jazz film…that could be called a masterpiece has been made.”
Bookworm’s Review: 4 bookmarks. Morgenstern’s book is a must-have for any jazz aficionado’s collection and for any novice who wants to learn about the historyand highlights of jazz. After reading it, you will realize why jazz is great and why the author has a passion for this art.
4 bookmarks – attend a book signing for it
3 bookmarks – buy it ASAP
2 bookmarks – wait for it to go on sale at a bargain price
1 bookmark – borrow it from a friend or library
0 bookmarks – don’t waste your time