The Virgin Encyclopedia of Jazz

A new edition of the jazz reference book that gives you the breadth of coverage you’ve always wanted, right up to date and speaks with the authority of the best research team in the business, and one that understands the appeal and importance of jazz in all its guises. Over 3,500 entries, 1.2 million words, this new edition of the Virgin Encyclopedia of Jazz contains essential facts and fair minded opinions of the artists who have been instrumental in creating the long, rich history of jazz. All the detailed information in this single volume is from The Encyclopedia Of Popular Music, which is universally acclaimed as the world’s leading source of reference on all forms of popular music. Authoritative, accessible and enthusiastic. Updated and greatly enlarged with over 1000 extra entries, and over 200,000 extra words. Enlarged album chronology. Newly added ‘Essential jazz Albums’.
– The most exhaustive encyclopedia of jazz music ever compiled
– Contains detailed histories and assessments of every major figure and many lesser-known artists in the genre
– Every major jazz album ever releaseed is evaluated and give a star rating