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Haunted Heart: A Biography of Susannah McCorkle by Linda Dahl	This is the first major, detailed biography of the late jazz singer, Susannah McCorkle. A memorable reading experience, this fine book will linger in the reader's mind for a very long time. It is full of insights into this remarkable jazz singer. The details of her death are revealed. In addition to singing, McCorkle was an accomplished writer and linguist. Following... (Biography)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Healing Songs by Ted Gioia	Scholarly and Spiritual New Book From Noted Jazz Writer Ted Gioia is an independent scholar widely known as the author of best-seller The History of Jazz. A gifted pianist and composer, Gioia is a co-founder of Stanford University's program in Jazz Studies. His recorded discography includes End of the Open Road and Tango Cool. Healing Songs provides a penetrating look at therapeutic... (Non-Fiction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Hello, Hello Brazil: Popular Music in the Making of Modern Brazil by Bryan McCann	Readers will like HELLO, HELLO BRAZIL for a variety of reasons. Bryan McCann is a gifted writer, his style straight-ahead and smooth to the eye, and his insights are accurate. The author's introduction sets the tone for analysis, and will capture the reader's attention immediately. The chapters accurately hit home on their topics, and nothing... (Non-Fiction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Hemingway and Faulkner in Their Time by Earl Rovit & Arthur Waldhorn, editors.	For those jazz fans who love swing, Southern jazz, and the era where writers often-time lived what they wrote, then this remarkable book is for you! Hemingway and Faulkner never met, but they were literary figures who helped shape social thought during their careers. The music, attitudes, and social mores are reflected in their novels. What this book does is give the... (Non-Fiction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Hit Me Fred: Recollections of a Sideman by Fred Wesley, Jr.	Fred Wesley is a legendary funk, soul, and jazz musician. A composer and trombone player, he moved jazz into funk and soul, making them even more funky and soulful. He was the leader of the James Brown band from 1968 - 1975. In the 1990s he toured with Pee Wee Ellis and Maceo Parker before forming his own... (Biography)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

How to Grow as a Musician: What All Musicians Must Know to Succeed by Sheila E. Anderson	Sheila E. Anderson is the host and producer of The Art of Jazz which appears on MNN television. A lady with a wide background of experience, she is also the author of The Quotable Musician: From Bach to Tupac. She lives in New York City. In this book, she gets into the real nitty-gritty of what it truly means... (Non-Fiction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

How To Play Harmonica Instantly by Marcos	Internationally-known recording harmonica artist Marcos has crafted an excellent introduction to the harmonica. Available is the book for instruction, a cassette, a video, and a harmonica. The book and video work well together, and you can watch and read and learn at the same time. If you want to learn to play the harmonica, this is... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Howard Alden's Sweet and Lowdown by Howard Alden	For those who enjoy the music of Howard Alden, this book will delight them, and it will serve to introduce his music to a new generation. A nice spiral bound book for playing enjoyment, it will give many hours of enjoyment! These are guitar solos arranged by Howard Alden from the film, "Sweet and Lowdown." More information about Howard Alden... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Hybrid Picking For Guitar by Gustavo Assis-Brasil	Recognized for his unique stylings and innovative approaches, Gustavio Assis-Brasil shares with guitarists his many intricate insights for a complete method of combining pick and fingers for hybrid picking. His book will educate and entertain. Assis-Brasil has recorded with numerous jazz figures and has his own jazz group named The Dig Trio. For information on The Dig Trio see their... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

If I Only Had a Horn - Young Louis Armstrong by Roxane Orgill and Leonard Jenkins	There are many myths about Louis Armstrong's start in life including a few of his own. Roxane Orgill's story is based upon a combination of her research and her imagination. Illustrations are an important factor in children's books and Leonard Jenkins creates an early New Orleans mood to complement Orgill's written word. This is a tale of achievement. Louis's... (Biography)
Book Review by Bill Falconer

Improvisational Techniques by Jay Umble	If you are a guitarist, and if you like jazz, IMPROVISATIONAL TECHNIQUES is a book you will want to have in your home library, and one you should request your Public Library to have for its library patrons. The book comes with a play-along CD which further enhances the written material. There is much to learn from... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

In The Break: The Aesthetics of the Black Radical Tradition by Fred Moten	Fred Moten has crafted a fine reading experience with his IN THE BREAK. In addition to the Acknowledgments and "Resistance of the Object: Aunt Hester's Scream," there is a nice notes and index section for quick reference. The closing, "Resistance of the Object: Adrian Piper's Theatricality," makes for fascinating reading. The book is divided into three... (Non-Fiction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Inside the Brazilian Rhythm Section by Nelson Faria & Cliff Korman	Congratulations to Sher Music Company and the authors, Nelson Faria and Cliff Korman, for creating the first book which enables individual instruments to play along and interact with a Brazilian rhythm section in ways that entertain as well as educate. Including 2 excellent play-along CDs, this will be both a fun listening and reading experience. The book... (Non-Fiction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Inside/Outside: Original Play-Along Modern Jazz Guitar Solos by Vic Juris	Those who know the work of Vic Juris will embrace his latest book, INSIDE/OUTSIDE. It is all about modern jazz guitar solo work, and entertaining. The instruction is in the actual playing and performance of the songs in this original collection. Take for instance, the song "So Sensitive," on page 48. The guitarist learns the... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Intro to Jazz Lines by Corey Christiansen	Corey Christiansen has put together an exciting compact collection serving as an introduction to jazz lines. It would be well worth your time to purchase this paperback and have it on hand as a practice reference. The guitar material covered is accurate and enjoyable. Check out the section on enclosures. Enclosing is a form... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Introduction to Trumpet (Book and CD) by Rainer Auerbach	Another Great Introduction to Trumpet from Mel Bay Publications Born in 1956 at Zwickau, Germany, Rainer Auerbach has established himself as a leading trumpet player and teacher. His writings on the trumpet are well-known internationally. In this book, which comes with a CD, Auerbach offers a trumpet method for beginners which is clearly stated and highly educational. This course on... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Intuitive Improvisation: Release the Inner Jam! by Fred Hamilton	Fred Hamilton, guitarist, has created a nice, educational book for developing intuitive improvisation. The Earl Harvin Trio performs the music on the CD, featuring Earl Harvin on drums, Dave Palmer on piano, and Fred Hamilton on guitar. Fred Hamilton is the composer. There is an interview included on the CD. Individual exercises are given. Transcription exercises are discussed as are the... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

It's not on the Page! by Stephanie Nakasian	Stephanie Nakasian has created a remarkable guide to integrating jazz and jazz rhythm into choral and solo repertoire. As a reference text, it is well-written, entertaining, and educational. In addition to the outline and introduction, there are seven detailed chapters with a closing appendix which contains exercises presented in the accompanying CD. Chapter One is titled... (Non-Fiction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Jammin' the Blues (series) by Frank Vignola	Frank Vignola explains through his series the ways to play guitar blues, and he is highly successful with his teaching techniques as each book with its play-along CD is entertaining as well as educational. Volume 1 gives a solid introduction to blues through examples, and combined with Volume 2 and Volume 3, the guitarist will have a working... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Jazz Album for Piano: 12 Solos in the Style of Jazz Greats by Misha V. Stefanuk	Misha V. Stefanuk has a sure winner in his new Jazz Album for Piano! This is a wonderful way to learn some intricate piano stylings. There are twelve solos, each written in the style of the jazz greats. There is a play-along CD which presents each solo as performed by Stefanuk. Each work is composed by Stefanuk. He explains... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Jazz Ancedotes by Bill Crow	My monthly trip to the jazz section in one of the better-known bookstores was quite productive last week. Fascinated with jazz trivia, I came across �Jazz Anecdotes� by bassist and writer, Bill Crow, 1990 Oxford University Press. Not many jazz enthusiasts would be disappointed with the delightful vignettes Crow has gathered from various interviews, biographies, autobiographies and the collection... (Non-Fiction)
Book Review by Unknown User

Jazz and Death: Medical Profiles of Jazz Greats by Dr. Frederick J. Spencer, M.D.	JAZZ AND DEATH: MEDICAL PROFILES OF JAZZ GREATS by Frederick J. Spencer, M.D. is a chilling and entertaining look at what caused the deaths of great jazz musicians. Highly detailed and accurate, the book contains 33 b&w illustrations and an index. This is an essential reference source and should be placed in every public library available,... (Non-Fiction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Jazz and the Classical Guitar: Theory and Application by Ken Hatfield	Filled with remarks and analysis for performance, the jazz guitarist will find this collection a worthwhile adventure. There is a CD which accompanies the text and contains fourteen sections. The preface and introduction are well worth your time, and very informative! There are thirteen chapters in the book. Part One contains ten chapters. Material covered includes major tonalities and their scales... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Jazz and the Germans: Essays on the Influence of 'Hot' American Idioms on 20th-C by Michael J. Budds	JAZZ AND THE GERMANS is a topnotch look at how American Jazz influenced Germany during the 20th Century. Such scholars as Alan Lareau, Frank Tirro, E. Douglas Bomberger, Dane Heuchemer, Kathryn Smith Bowers, David Snowball, Joachim Lucchesi, Carlo Bohlander, and Heinz Werner Zimmerman have contributed essays to this remarkable book. Each essay will be enjoyable reading... (Non-Fiction)
Book Review by Lee Prosser

Jazz Conception by Jim Snidero	Jazz education is a burgeoning field these days, with multiple university jazz programs and a great many method books on the market. In spite of this embarrassment of riches, teaching improvisation is still a hit-or-miss affair. One only has to hear the average high-school or college jazz ensemble to confirm this. Reading the parts is one thing-that can be... (Musical Instruction)
Book Review by Peter Westbrook

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