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The new Grove dictionary of Jazz

by Barry Kernfeld

This reference work contains over 4500 essays covering jazz performers, styles, festivals, and terminology. It provides critical assessments and bibliographical data, including a list of musicians who have passed away since the original publication.

Accession 18681 ISBN 0333632311 Publisher MacMillan
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