Джаз. ХХ век. Энциклопедический справочник

The first Russian encyclopedia of jazz (personalities). More than 1000 names of musicians who shaped the art of jazz in the 20th century have been collected. For the first time, biographies of many Russian musicians are published, whose merits in creating a jazz aura in our country (their region, city) are undeniable. The encyclopedic guide is not a simple listing of facts in the lives of musicians. The author gives his own assessment of their activities, independently determining their place in the rich and rather intricate history of jazz styles. The above discography allows readers, jazz lovers to get an idea of ​​the main periods in the life of each performer. The publication is intended for a wide range of interested readers.