Jazz in Available Light: Illuminating the Jazz Greats from the 1960s, 70s and 80s

ISBN: 0764354833

Author: Oakland, Veryl

Condition: New

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 thirty years in search of the great jazz musicians, Veryl Oakland profiles the musics 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.