The latest edition of this comprehensive annotated list, first published in 1981, covers books printed between the 1920s and early 1995 (most by American authors). Aimed at scholars,
performers, and teachers, its annotations are factual, descriptive, and, often, evaluative. Subject areas include reference works; photo essays; biographies and autobiographies; discographies;
theses and dissertations; technical materials; videos; journals; and jazz research libraries. The 26-page index suffers from a lack of of sub-headings; "Blues," for instance, is followed by 212
citations with no hint of context. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
