Jazz Panorama

Intimate close-ups and candid appraisals of the people who make great jazz -- compiled by 'the most respected jazz critic in America.' This anthology reflects the whole turbulent history of jazz -- from the wail of King Oliver's horn in a New Orleans funeral parade at the turn of the century to the erotic blues of Ray Charles and the innovations of Ornette Coleman. "Selections by Martin Williams from The Jazz Review include uninhibited interviews with Miles Davis and Lester Young...reminiscences by Jelly Roll Morton (of the famous jazz sessions at New York's old Rhythm Club) and composer Don Redman (of his days with the Henderson, Hawkins, and Armstrong bands) and reviews of outstanding albums...