Reviews: St. Louis Jazz: A History - This book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of jazz in St. Louis from its origins to present day. It covers key figures such as Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington, and explores how jazz has influenced other genres like blues and rock. The author also includes personal anecdotes and interviews with musicians who have played in St. Louis. Overall, this book is a great introduction for anyone interested in the history of jazz music. Jazz: A History of America's Music - This book provides a detailed look at the evolution of jazz from its roots to present day. It covers key figures such as Ella Fitzgerald and Miles Davis, and explores how jazz has influenced other genres like rock and pop. The author also includes personal anecdotes and interviews with musicians who have played in the genre. Overall, this book is a great introduction for anyone interested in the history of jazz music. Jazz Piano History / Various - This collection of books provides a comprehensive overview of the history of jazz piano from its origins to present day. It covers key figures such as Thelonious Monk and Herbie Hancock, and explores how jazz has influenced other genres like rock and pop. The author also includes personal anecdotes and interviews with musicians who have played in the genre. Overall, this collection of books is a great introduction for anyone interested in the history of jazz piano music. A Natural History of the Piano: The Instrument, the Music, the Musicians--from Mozart to Modern Jazz and Everything in Between - This book provides a detailed look at the history of the piano from its invention to present day. It covers key figures such as Beethoven and Chopin, and explores how the piano has influenced other genres like jazz and rock. The author also includes personal anecdotes and interviews with musicians who have played in these genres. Overall, this book is a great introduction for anyone interested in the history of the piano and its influence on music. Men, Women and Pianos: A Social History (Dover Books on Music) - This book provides a detailed look at the social history of pianos from their invention to present day. It covers key figures such as Franz Liszt and George Gershwin, and explores how pianos have influenced other genres like jazz and rock. The author also includes personal anecdotes and interviews with musicians who have played in these genres. Overall, this book is a great introduction for anyone interested in the social history of pianos and their influence on music. A Classical Approach to Jazz Piano: Exploring Harmony - This book provides a detailed look at the harmony of jazz piano from its origins to present day. It covers key figures such as Duke Ellington and Thelonious Monk, and explores how jazz has influenced other genres like rock and pop. The author also includes personal anecdotes and interviews with musicians who have played in these genres. Overall, this book is a great introduction for anyone interested in the harmony of jazz piano music. Jazz Piano Grade 5: The CD (ABRSM Exam Pieces) - This collection of songs provides a comprehensive overview of jazz piano from its origins to present day. It covers key figures such as Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington, and explores how jazz has influenced other genres like blues and rock. The author also includes personal anecdotes and interviews with musicians who have played in these genres. Overall, this collection of songs is a great introduction for anyone interested in learning about jazz piano music. Jazz Piano: A Jazz History - This book provides a detailed look at the history of jazz piano from its origins to present day. It covers key figures such as Thelonious Monk and Herbie Hancock, and explores how jazz has influenced other genres like rock and pop. The author also includes personal anecdotes and interviews with musicians who have played in these genres. Overall, this book is a great introduction for anyone interested in the history of jazz piano music. The Jazz Theory Book - This book provides a detailed look at the theory behind jazz music from its origins to present day. It covers key figures such as Duke Ellington and Miles Davis, and explores how jazz has influenced other genres like rock and pop. The author also includes personal anecdotes and interviews with musicians who have played in these genres. Overall, this book is a great introduction for anyone interested in the theory behind jazz music. The Art of Jazz Piano - This book provides a detailed look at the artistry behind jazz piano from its origins to present day. It covers key figures such as Thelonious Monk and Herbie Hancock, and explores how jazz has influenced other genres like rock and pop. The author also includes personal anecdotes and interviews with musicians who have played in these genres.