A uniquely different jazz guide written by a composer-arranger-performer who breaks away from the traditional chronological framework of jazz history to focus on the complex music of jazz as it exists today. The basics of style, technique, improvisation as well as discussions on important black contributions, paying dues) the life of a musician, women in jazz, the role of the critic and other topics of interest to students of jazz, musicians and jazz aficionados are included within these pages. Originally published Prentice-Hall, Inc. in 1983.
