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Richard Cook and Brian Morton's Penguin Jazz Guide: The History of the Music in 1001 Best Albums is an indispensible guide to the recordings that every fan should know. Richard Cook and Brian Morton's Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings is firmly established as the world's leading guide to the music. In this book, Brian Morton has picked out 1001 essential recordings from their acclaimed guide, adding new information, revising and reassessing each entry, and showing how these key pieces tell the history of the music and with it the history of the twentieth century. These are the essential albums that that all true jazz fans should own, or at the very least have listened to, from Kind of Blue to lesserknown classics and more surprising choices. Full of fascinating updated biographical information, new quotes and interviews and, of course, highly opinionated and wittily trenchant critical reviews, the result is an endlessly browsable companion that will prove required reading for aficionados and jazz novices alike. 'One of the great books of recorded jazz; the other guides don't come close'Irish Times 'It's the kind of book that you'll yank off the shelf to look up a quick fact and still be reading two hours later'Fortune 'The leader in its field ... If you own only one book on jazz, it really should be this one'International Record Review 'Indispensable and incomparable'NME Brian Morton is a freelance writer and broadcaster who for many years presented Radio 3's jazz magazine Impressions and In Tune. Richard Cook (19572007) was formerly editor of The Wire and edited Jazz Review. He contributed to many other publications, including the New Statesman and his books included Richard Cook's Jazz Encyclopaedia and It's About That Time: Miles Davis on Record.
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- Q: What is 'The Penguin Jazz Guide' about? A: 'The Penguin Jazz Guide: The History of the Music in 1001 Best Albums' is a comprehensive guide by Richard Cook and Brian Morton that highlights essential jazz recordings. It aims to educate fans about the significant albums that define jazz music and its history.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Brian Morton and the late Richard Cook, both of whom have extensive backgrounds in jazz writing and broadcasting.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains 730 pages, providing extensive content on the history and analysis of essential jazz albums.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'The Penguin Jazz Guide' is available in paperback, making it a portable option for readers.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on December 28, 2010.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in jazz? A: Yes, the book is designed for both aficionados and novices, making it accessible to those new to jazz music.
- Q: Does this book include reviews of the albums? A: Yes, it includes critical reviews of the albums, along with updated biographical information and new quotes and interviews.
- Q: What makes this guide different from other jazz guides? A: This guide stands out due to its comprehensive selection of 1001 essential albums, along with the authors' expertise and opinionated reviews.
- Q: Can I use this book as a reference for jazz music? A: Absolutely, the book serves as an excellent reference for key jazz recordings and the history surrounding them.
- Q: Are there any notable quotes or accolades for this book? A: Yes, it has received accolades from publications like the Irish Times and Fortune for its depth and informative content.