Revised and expanded fourth edition with over 200 biographical entries. Although many books have been written on the subject of jazz, this book (published first in 1978) was the first to cover in a definitive way the guitar's role in jazz. With a foreword by Barney Kessel.

The collection of photographs in this book is the finest and most complete one ever included in a single volume. Added to this, every important jazz guitar recording is listed. A general chapter is included on the instruments used by jazz guitarists. The final section of the book, Sources of Supply, ensures that nearly every recording, book and piece of music listed can be obtained by the reader.

CONTENTS:
Its Evolution
Its Players & Personalities
The Other Jazz Guitarists
Its Instrument Makers
A Photo Gallery of Archtop Guitars
Sources of Information and Supply
Index

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