Through both personal stories and stunning photographs captured behind the scenes-including scores of images never before published-lose yourself in this bygone era of jazz that celebrates dozens of the most recognized and formidable jazz artists spanning three decades. As a freelance jazz photojournalist who devoted nearly 30 years in search of the great jazz musicians, Veryl Oakland profiles the music's masters in a wide variety of settings-under the spotlight, in their homes, and far from the stage-in a personalized manner unique for jazz publications. Close followers of the entertainment industry and music lovers everywhere will be enthralled to see more than 340 iconic images of diverse stars-Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Buddy Rich, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk, Dexter Gordon, Art Blakey, Stan Getz, Phil Woods, Sun Ra, Cecil Taylor, Paul Bley, Weather Report, and Wynton Marsalis-covering music styles from swing to bebop, cool, hard bop, free, and beyond.

About the Author
Veryl Oakland is a California jazz photographer and chronicler who traveled the globe uncovering personally unusual, surprising, and compelling photo-stories of many of the jazz world's finest musicians. His distinctive images have appeared in more than 30 books worldwide.

Awards
Short-listed for Foreword Indies, Silver Medal Winner, Performing Arts & Music Category 2019 (United States).



Book Information
ISBN 9780764354830
Author Veryl Oakland
Format Hardback
Page Count 328
Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 2449g