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New York Times Essential Library: Jazz: A Critic's Guide to the 100 Most Essential Recordings
For newcomers just beginning their library of recordings, and for longtime fans looking to deepen their understanding, New York Times jazz critic Ben Ratliff offers an assertive, deeply knowledgeable collector’s guide, full of opinions and insights on the one hundred greatest recorded works of jazz. From the rare early recordings of Louis Armstrong to the transformative Miles Davis to lesser-known yet influential artists, Ratliff places each recording in the greater context and explains its importance in the development of the form. Taken together, these original essays add up to a brief history of jazz, highlighting milestone events, legendary players, critical trends, and artistic breakthroughs.
“Ratliff’s essential jazz-records book separates itself from the herd at once … Damn good book.” — Ray Olson, Booklist
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