Jazz
by Richard Havers
2009
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Chronicles the history of jazz music from its emergence in 1897 New Orleans through the twentieth century, and describes the musical accomplishments of Louis Armstrong, Mary Lou Williams, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Charlie Parker, Illinois Jacquet, Miles Davis, and others. Includes an audio CD.