Music History, Jazz & Blues

These 'notes in praise of Black performance' encompass dance, music, film, and standup, along with everyday affectations and embodiments of masculinity, fear, intimacy, and belonging. Subjects... — The New Yorker More…

Jefferson is as precise and sensitive as ever, nonpareil in her scope and ability to synthesize the circus of traditions, arcs, and performances that make up a life -- Most Anticipated Books... — Vulture More…

Kahn's book puts you there in the studio, next to Elvin's kit -- Geoff Brown — MOJO More…