Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Now in paperback, this entertaining book explores the expressive sounds and great players and makers of woodwind and brass instruments from the 1920s to the 1990s, examines the development of jazz trumpet and trombone from Bix Beiderbecke to Miles Davis; jazz saxophone from Sidney Bechet to Joshua Redman; and sax and brass in rock and pop from James Brown to the Bealles. The book features 200 sparkling color photos, and includes a useful guide to manufacturers and serial numbers.