Where did Charlie Parker first play with Dizzy Gillespie? What are the coolest clubs in Chicago? Which city has the largest jazz museum? Where is Howlin' Wolf buried? The answers can be found in The Da Capo Jazz and Blues Lover's Guide to the U.S. , an insiders look at all the places where jazz and blues live, from national clubs to unmarked holes in the wall, in twenty-five cities and the Mississippi Delta. With the most up-to-date listings for festivals, historic theatres, record stores, and radio stations-plus anecdotes from club owners and musicians,this is the essential "where-to" for jazz and blues fans everywhere.

About the Author
Christiane Bird spent several years in the travel department of the New York Daily News. She writes for many national magazines and is the author of the forthcoming book Neither East nor West. She lives in New York City.

Reviews
"The best work of its kind....A major contribution" -San Francisco Examiner "Bird's writing is always sharp, funny, and evocative" -Houston Chronicle "A compelling read whether you're traveling or not." -Boston Globe "If this is your music, this is your book." -San Diego Triburie"



Book Information
ISBN 9780306810343
Author Christiane Bird
Format Paperback
Page Count 496
Imprint Da Capo Press Inc
Publisher Hachette Books