The Jazz Omnibus

<p><em>The Jazz Omnibus: 21st-Century Photos and Writings by Members of the Jazz Journalists Association</em> is a spectacular anthology of works by 90 international experts in jazz and related music. </p><p><strong>This deluxe dust-jacketed hardcover edition is an essential collectible for any music library.</strong></p><p><strong>90 contributors represent the finest music writers and photographers alive today</strong></p><p>Their skill wisdom insight and generosity converge to produce a timeless contribution to music criticism history and scholarship. <em>The Jazz Omnibus</em> captures the expansive breadth of jazz-its past present and future-through the ears of its great artists and the pens and cameras of its most admired journalists.</p><p>As jazz embarks on its second century this book stands alone as a compendium of reportage and analysis of an art form offering pleasure and insights while building communities that celebrate creative individuality and ensemble play.</p><p>A few examples of what readers will find in <em>The Jazz Omnibus:</em></p><p>* Ted Panken on Sonny Rollins</p><p>* Michael Jackson interviews Keith Jarrett</p><p>* Jordannah Elizabeth on Amina Claudine Myers</p><p>* David R. Adler on Meshell Nedegeocello</p><p>* Nate Chinen on Sun Ra</p><p>* Debbie Burke on Jewish women songwriters</p><p>* Willard Jenkins on becoming a jazz journalist</p><p>* Rob Shepherd speaks with Mary Halvorson</p><p>* Deanna Witkoswki on Mary Lou Williams</p><p>* Ashley Kahn surveys the new American expatriates</p><p>* Ted Gioia on Amy Winehouse jazz singer</p><p>* Howard Mandel at Ornette Coleman's birthday party</p><p>* Larry Blumenfeld on Arturo O'Farrill in Cuba</p><p>* Suzanne Lorge on Carla Bley</p><p><em>The Jazz Omnibus: 21st-Century Photos and Writings by Members of the Jazz Journalists Association</em> is an indispensable resource for curious newcomers to jazz casual listeners aficionados educators students and researchers.</p>