The Annual Review of Jazz Studies is dedicated to scholarly research on
jazz and its related musical forms. It recognizes the growing awareness
of jazz as a cultural phenomenon. All volumes include numerous examples,
a book review section, a portfolio of jazz photographs, and
bibliographic surveys. Continuing the rich tradition, this latest Annual
is particularly impressive. The articles in this volume present
important technical analyses of four major figures: - Booker Little -
Charlie Christian - Herbie Hancock - Miles Davis In addition to an
extensive black and white photo gallery, there are seven book reviews
that, collectively, span the history of the music.