Music History, Jazz & Blues, Jazz

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…

Scrupulously researched and forcefully argued — BBC Music Magazine More…

Gibbs' style as a storyteller is a lot like his style as one of the top vibes players in jazz-spirited, frenetic, quirky and highly entertaining. And after nearly 70 years of performing, with... — All About Jazz More…

It is a joy to open this book at any place and begin reading. The knowledgeable author writes with a captivating style that makes it hard to put down before you read about just one more person... — IAJRC Journal More…