Description
Legends and semi-legends, some living, some not, walk easily and vividly through Balliett's collection of jazz portraits. With his usual elegance and wit, he recreates the personalities and the music of such greats as Jelly Roll Morton, Sidney Bechet, Ellis Larkins, Ornette Coleman and others.
Balliett, according to a New York musician, is the "Tiffany of jazz writers." He is also the only music writr who has ever been able to make his readers hear what he hears, who makes music three-dimensional on the page.
Balliett, according to a New York musician, is the "Tiffany of jazz writers." He is also the only music writr who has ever been able to make his readers hear what he hears, who makes music three-dimensional on the page.
