For people who want to explore the riches of jazz, this is the perfect guide. In response to customer requests, the author has revised the book to include more information on the musical structure of jazz and to let jazz-playing enthusiasts into the world of the jazz player.
Dirk Sutro (Leucadia, CA) is communications director for the School of Music at the University of California-San Diego. He has written about jazz for 15 years and hosts a public radio show in San Diego.
