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2002 BILLBOARD MUSIC YEARBOOKby Joel WhitburnRecord ResearchThis book is a thorough accountof the year that caught everyone’sear. Elvis was sighted in the topspot of “The Billboard 200.” TheRolling Stones rocked the album

charts at #2. An “American Idol” grabbed pop chartglory. Nelly nabbed #1 for 17 straight weeks. And, a bevyof female vocalists delivered huge chart hits. Only in JoelWhitburn’s 2002 Billboard Music Yearbook will youfind as complete, as concise, and as compelling achronicle of all of the hits and artists of 2002.______00331086 (280 pages, 6" x 9-1/4").....$39.95

ISBN# 0-89820-154-3Also Available:______00330233 1995 Music Yearbook.........$34.95______00330268 1996 Music Yearbook.........$34.95______00330472 1998 Music Yearbook.........$34.95______00330563 1999 Music Yearbook.........$34.95______00330800 2000 Music Yearbook.........$39.95______00330976 2001 Music Yearbook .........$39.95

JOEL WHITBURN’SALBUM CUTS – 1955-2001Record ResearchCut to the essence of chartedpop albums! Simple,straightforward and essential,Joel Whitburn’s Album Cuts1955-2001 alphabetically liststhe over 225,000 cuts from the

more than 22,000 albums that have appeared onBillboard’s Pop albums charts. It’s the ideal companionvolume to Whitburn’s Top Pop Albums 1955-2001(00330936, $99.95) – and a must-have addition to anymusic reference library. ______00330995 Hardcover (716 pages,

7-1/4" x 9-1/2")..................$44.95ISBN# 0-89820-148-9

BILLBOARD HOT 100 CHARTS – THE NINETIESby Joel WhitburnRecord ResearchThis deluxe hardcoverbook includes the best ‘90schart data, straight from thesource! Here, in onevolume, is every weekly“Hot 100” chart to appear

in Billboard in the 1990s – a wealth of intriguing insightinto how the decade played out on America’s mostpopular music chart. Features black & whitereproductions of each chart at 70% of original size. ______00330579 Hardcover (598 pages,

9-1/8" x 12-1/4")................$79.95ISBN# 0-89820-137-3

Also Available:______00330179 The Sixties...........................$79.95

ISBN# 0-89820-074-1______00330180 The Seventies.......................$79.95

ISBN# 0-89820-076-8______00330181 The Eighties.........................$79.95

ISBN# 0-89820-079-2

BILLBOARD TOP 10 ALBUMCHARTS – 1963-1998by Joel WhitburnRecord Research This premiere edition captures over35 years of the week-by-week Top10 best-selling albums in America!The more than 1,800 weekly Top

10s are from the Billboard Top Album charts, anintriguing, ever-shifting mix of hit albums and artists. Thisis where country meets classical...where teen groups takeon heavy metal...where rap rubs shoulders withgospel...and where jazz, alternative rock, soundtracksand just about every other musical genre imaginable allchart on common ground. Can’t remember exactly whenan album was popular? Check out the alphabetical artistsection which lists each artist’s Top 10 albums with thedate each album first hit its peak position in the Top 10.More special sections depict notable happenings in thehistory of Billboard’s Top Album charts.______00330473 (536 pages, 6" x 9-1/4") ....$29.95

ISBN# 0-89820-133-0

TOP 10 SINGLES CHARTS 1955-2000by Joel WhitburnRecord Research One of our all-time bestsellers nowspans the entire rock era! BillboardTop 10 Singles Charts 1955-2000draws each weekly Top 10 from

Billboard’s “Best Sellers” charts for the years 1955,1956, 1957 and the first half of 1958. From then on, it’sthe “Hot 100” all the way, with the weekly Top 10s of thepremier Pop chart from its debut on August 4, 1958right through the end of 2000. Each weekly Top 10 chartshows each record’s current week’s chart position,previous week’s chart position, total weeks charted,label and number, and all “Hot 100” hits peak positionsare shown in boldface type. Special sections include thehighest debuts and biggest movers of each year, decade,and all time; the fastest and slowest movers to #1; andthe biggest jumps to and falls from #1.______00330797 Softcover

(704 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$39.95ISBN# 0-89820-146-2

______00330798 Hardcover (704 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$49.95

ISBN# 0-89820-145-4

BILLBOARD TOP 1000 SINGLES – 1955-2000compiled by Joel WhitburnHal LeonardJoel Whitburn, the authoritative sourceof popular music chart data, hascompiled a must-own reference book.

Here is the most comprehensive data available anywhere onthe top 1,000 hit singles based on the Billboard pop chartsfrom 1955-2000. Photo reproductions of classic Billboardads highlight some of pop music’s most memorable artists –past and present. A special color bonus section also featuresthe top 100 record albums from 1955-2000.______00330569 (152 pages, 6" x 9")...........$12.95

ISBN# 0-7935-7362-9

THE BOOK OF HIT SINGLES – FOURTH EDITIONTOP 20 CHARTS FROM 1954TO THE PRESENT DAY

compiled by Dave McAleerBackbeat BooksBased on the official Top 20charts from Billboard in the US

and NME/Music Week in the UK, this entertaining bookshows at a glance the monthly international status of thehits. The fully updated and revised fourth edition lists thecharts since they began in January 1954 all the way throughDecember 2000. Each song is listed with artist name andnationality, current and previous month’s chart position,record label, weeks on the chart, and simultaneousposition on the “other side of the pond.” Special symbolsindicate million-sellers, plus artists’ first and most recenthits. All stars and songs are indexed separately, making itespecially easy to pinpoint any Top 20 hit. Includes 200photos, plus new pop trivia and star gossip!______00330861 (476 pages, 8" x 9-1/2") ...$24.95

ISBN# 0-87930-666-1

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BUBBLING UNDER –SINGLES & ALBUMS – 1998 EDITIONby Joel WhitburnRecord ResearchThis book covers the history ofthree Billboard music charts:“Bubbling Under the Hot 100,”“Bubbling Under the Top Pop

Albums” and “Best Selling Pop EPs.” Includes an artist-by-artist listing of all 5,535 singles that hit the “BubblingUnder the Hot 100” chart but did not advance to the “Hot100,” with complete chart data, B-sides of all singles, andartist and record notes. The Bubbling Albums sectionprovides full data for every album on Billboard’s“Bubbling Under the Top Pop Albums” chart that did notclimb to the Pop Albums chart. Also includes info andrecord jacket photos of all 131 EPs that appeared onBillboard’s “Best Selling Pop EPs” chart, from 1957-1960. ______00330450 (416 pages, 7" x 9-1/4") ....$49.95

ISBN# 0-89820-128-4

A CENTURY OF POP MUSICYEAR-BY-YEAR TOP 40 RANKINGSOF THE SONGS & ARTISTSTHAT SHAPED A CENTURY

by Joel WhitburnRecord ResearchPop into the new millenniumwith 100 separate rankings of

the Top 40 songs of every year from 1900 through 1999!Whatever your generation, A Century of Pop Hits holdsthe soundtrack of your life. This chronological tourthrough the prime of pop music’s past takes you fromragtime to rap, from crooners to country, from bigbands to R&B, from the cylinder to the CD. Each of the100 yearly rankings are based on America’s weeklypopular music charts and include chart data on everyhit! All artists appearing within the yearly rankings arelisted alphabetically in the artist section. The title sectionshows all 4,000 hits alphabetically with each title’s peakposition and peak year. Ten fascinating articles highlightthe events, moods, and music trends of each decade.Sprinkled throughout the book are pictures of the topartists and rankings of each decade’s top hits and topartists. A Century of Pop Hits is sure to spark hours offun and great musical memories, and provide countlesstrivia challenges.______00330511 (244 pages, 7" x 9-5/8").....$34.95

ISBN# 0-89820-135-7

COUNTRY ANNUAL –1944-1997by Joel WhitburnRecord Research Introducing the first-ever, year-by-year ranking of every recordthat peaked on Billboard’s “TopCountry Singles” chart! Thistreasure of information lists 53

yearly rankings, encompassing 16,682 hits arranged innumerical order according to the highest chart positioneach reached. See at a glance every country title’s yearlyranking and extensive chart data, including peakposition, total weeks at peak position, date peaked, andtotal weeks in the Top 10, the Top 40, and on the charts.Also includes the week-by-week chart positions for everyTop 5 hits’ entire chart life and its songwriter(s). All thisand much more information appears for every title, fromHank Williams’ “Lovesick Blues” to Garth Brooks’“Longneck Bottle.” Special sections include a Top 400Artists Ranking, song title section, and recordachievements. This fascinating yearly chronicle ofcountry music presents a wealth of facts and figures atyour fingertips!______00330452 Hardcover

(704 pages, 7" x 9-1/4") ....$64.95ISBN# 0-89820-130-6

POP ANNUAL 1955-1999SIXTH EDITION

by Joel WhitburnRecord ResearchA must for every musicenthusiast’s bookshelf, ournew Pop Annual 1955-1999is a year-by-year ranking, innumerical order accordingto the highest chart positionreached, of the 23,070singles that peaked on

Billboard’s pop singles charts (“Hot 100,” “Best Sellersin Stores,” “Most Played by Jockeys,” “Most Played inJuke Boxes” and “Top 100”) from January, 1955 throughDecember, 1999. Features comprehensive, essentialchart data and more arranged for fast, easy reference. Allnew features include: the names of the songwriters forevery title that ever made the “Hot 100” or any ofBillboard’s other pop charts since 1955. All titles fromBillboard’s “Hot 100 Airplay” and “Hot 100 Sales” chartsthat did not make the “Hot 100” are now included in aspecial year-end wrap-up at the end of the yearlyrankings. The special bonus section also features: Top500 artists ranking • charted Christmas singles section •Academy Award & Grammy Award-winning songs &records • complete alphabetical song title list • otherartist, songwriter & record achievements.______00330744 Softcover

(900 pages, 7" x 9") ...........$69.95ISBN# 0-89820-142-X

______00330743 Hardcover (900 pages, 7" x 9") ...........$79.95

ISBN# 0-89820-141-1

POP HITS – 1940-1954by Joel WhitburnRecord ResearchTwo books in one! The over3,500 records that hit Billboard’spop singles charts are featuredwith complete chart data in anartist-by-artist listing and a year-by-year ranking by peak

position. Also included are photos of the era’s top 106artists, prices of each record, yearly Time Capsules ofevents, yearly top new artists debuts, an A to Z song titlesection, a chronological listing of all #1 hits and topartist and record achievements dating back to 1890.______00331041 Hardcover (416 pages,

7" x 9-1/4")........................$69.95ISBN# 0-89820-152-7

POP MEMORIES 1890-1954compiled by Joel Whitburn Record ResearchThe first documented history of themusic America listened to from theGay Nineties to the Rockin’ Fifties,taken from a variety of popular mus-ic charts. Artist Selection lists each

artist’s charted recordings in chronological order, witheach recording’s highest charted position, date firstcharted, total weeks charted, original label and number,total weeks in the #1 or #2 position, and much more. ______00183002 Hardcover (660 pages,

6" x 9-1/4")........................$59.95ISBN# 0-89820-083-0

ROCK TRACKS ALBUM ROCK 1981-1995/MODERN ROCK 1988-1995compiled by Joel WhitburnRecord ResearchFrom the stadium-filling rockbands to the undergroundcollege favorites, they’re all herein an artist-by-artist compilation

of the dynamic action of Billboard magazine’s “AlbumRock Tracks” and “Modern Rock Tracks” charts. You’ll find established artists like AC/DC and ZZ Top,veteran “newcomers” R.E.M. and U2, and the completechart histories of Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden,Stone Temple Pilots and more. Listed for every track isits complete chart data and the title of the album onwhich it appears, plus extensive artist bios. In additionto artist rankings and a song title section are many morespecial sections.______00330188 (288 pages, 7" x 9-1/4") ....$34.95

ISBN# 0-89820-114-4

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JOEL WHITBURN’S ROCK TRACKS 1981-2002Record ResearchBillboard’s two greatest rockcharts are covered individuallyin one book. From Creed to TheCure, Pearl Jam to Puddle ofMudd, Incubus to INXS, LinkinPark to Love and Rockets,

Scorpions to Staind, Rock Tracks is an artist-by-artistaccount of every hit that landed on Billboard’s"Mainstream Rock Tracks" and "Modern Rock Tracks"chart over the past 22 years. Complete chart dataincludes peak position, chart debut date, and totalweeks on the charts plus each track’s correspondingalbum, album label and number, and artist biographies.Special sections include a comprehensive track index,an index of classic rock tracks from 1964-1980, yearlyrankings, all-time rankings, chronological listing of all#1 rock tracks, and much more!______00331042 Hardcover

(300 pages, 7" x 9-1/4").....$49.95ISBN# 0-89820-153-5

TOP ADULTCONTEMPORARY1961-2001by Joel WhitburnRecord ResearchCall it “Adult Contemporary.”Call it “Middle of the Road.”Call it “Easy Listening.” Thehard truth is, this is thedefinitive work on the softer

side of pop music. Joel Whitburn’s new Top AdultContemporary 1961-2001 is an artist-by-artist listing ofthe nearly 8,000 singles and over 1,900 artists thatappeared on Billboard’s “Easy Listening” and “Hot AdultContemporary” singles charts from July 17, 1961through December 29, 2001. Includes each song’sessential chart data: peak chart position • chart debutdate • total weeks charted • original label & number •total weeks at #1 or #2 • and biographical informationfor nearly every artist. This is a massive update of theprevious edition, with dozens of new artists continuing agenre of music that never goes out of style. Bigger, betterand more fact-packed than ever! ______00330963 Hardcover (354 pages,

7" x 9-1/2") ........................$44.95ISBN# 0-89820-149-7

TOP COUNTRY ALBUMS – 1964-1997 by Joel WhitburnRecord ResearchA music industry first, this booklists every album that appeared onBillboard’s Country Albums chartfrom its first appearance throughSeptember, 1997. Contains

comprehensive chart data plus interesting artist bios andtitle notes. Covers legends like Johnny Cash, George Jones,Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Hank Williams,Jr. and others. You’ll discover country albums by TheBeach Boys, Dean Martin, Robert Mitchum, and RingoStarr. And notice that Garth Brook’s eight albums spent acombined 1,000 weeks on the charts and sold over 60million albums! Also lists every track on every Top 10album, the Top 200 artists and Top 100 albums, all #1schronologically, and more!______00330376 Hardcover (304 pages,

7" x 9-1/2")........................$49.95ISBN# 0-89820-124-1

TOP COUNTRY SINGLES 1944-2001by Joel WhitburnRecord ResearchBuy this book for the love ofcountry! A colossal, cross-country tour de force, JoelWhitburn’s Top CountrySingles 1944-2001 coversBillboard’s Country singles

charts like they’ve never been covered before. Thiscomprehensive, artist-by-artist listing includes the morethan 2,200 artists and 17,800 titles that debuted onBillboard’s “Top Country” singles charts from January 8,1944 through December 29, 2001 – a priceless goldmineof stats, facts and data, all delivered in an easy-to-use, at-your-fingertips format! ______00331008 Hardcover (596 pages,

7-1/4" x 9-1/2")..................$69.95ISBN# 0-89820-151-9

TOP POP ALBUMS 1955-2001 by Joel WhitburnRecord ResearchFrom pop music’s early LPsto its latest CDs, Top PopAlbums 1955-2001 is asweeping, stunning saga ofBillboard’s Pop Albumschart. This artist-by-artistlisting includes everycharted album from 1955

through June 30, 2001 – over 22,000 in all by more than5,200 recording artists, and the more than 225,000 cutsfrom those albums. Along with complete chart data,artist biographies and complete track listings for everyartist, Top Pop Albums sports new features such as eachalbum’s CD availability, data from the newly researchedTop Pop Catalog Albums chart, updated album pricingand more, making this the biggest, broadest, absolutebest album book ever!______00330936 Hardcover

(1188 pages, 7" x 9-1/4")...$99.95ISBN# 0-89820-147-0

TOP POP SINGLES 1955-1999NINTH EDITION

by Joel WhitburnRecord ResearchSpanning 45 years of chartresearch, Top Pop Singleslists each of the over 23,111titles and 5,702 artists thatappeared on Billboard’s popmusic charts from January1955 through December1999. It includes updated hit

listings for new sensations like *NSYNC, Dixie Chicks, andMatchbox 20 as well as veteran artists such as Santana,Aerosmith, and Elton John. Also features special bonuspages with photos of hundreds of “one-hit wonders” andmany rare picture sleeves and records. Other highlightsinclude a complete A-to-Z song title section • all-time Top500 artist ranking • top artist achievements • top hits &record breakers • #1 hits in chronological order • andRock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees. ______00330742 Softcover

(900 pages, 7" x 9") ...........$69.95ISBN # 0-89820-140-3

______00330741 Hardcover (900 pages, 7" x 9") ...........$79.95

ISBN # 0-89820-139-X

TOP R&B ALBUMS 1965-1998by Joel WhitburnRecord ResearchNever before has the history of theR&B album been spelled out in suchexacting, intriguing detail! JoelWhitburn’s Top R&B Albums 1965-1998 is an artist-by-artist listing of

each of the 2,177 artists and 6,940 albums to appear onBillboard’s “Top R&B Albums” chart, from its first appear-ance on January 30, 1965 through December 26, 1998. Here,for the first time in one book, you’ll find the complete albumchart histories of R&B’s legendary performers, the chartedalbum achievements of R&B favorites, and the album chartrise of stellar R&B newcomers. Brimming with chart facts andfeats, Top R&B Albums 1965-1998 includes the compete list-ings of all tracks from every Top 10 R&B album, plus artistbios, photos, rankings, and so much more!______00330509 Hardcover (364 pages,

7-1/2" x 9-5/8")..................$49.95ISBN# 0-89820-134-9

TOP R&B SINGLES1942-1999by Joel WhitburnRecord ResearchThe biggest, baddest, best bookon charted R&B music and theartists who made it happen! JoelWhitburn’s Top R&B Singles1942-1999 is a compelling com-

pendium covering all of the over 17,800 titles and 4,375artists that hit Billboard’s R&B singles charts from October24, 1942 through July 31, 1999. Of course, it includes theessential chart data you expect in any Record Researchbook. Great new features include the B-sides of therecords and special highlighting of each artist’s top hits.You’ll also find complete picture sleeve and record priceguides, additional title notes, new biographies on recentlycharted artists, and a whole lot more! No other book soexhaustively explores the history of America’s rich andrighteous music.______00330510 Hardcover (690 pages,

7-3/8" x 9-5/8")..................$69.95ISBN# 0-89820-136-5

THE ULTIMATEMUSICIAN’SREFERENCEHANDBOOKTHE MOST COMPLETE GUIDETO WHO’S WHO INPOPULAR MUSIC

by Brent E. KickCenterstream Publications

This complete handbook includes listings on all themusicians who have been part of the rock and roll phe-nomenon. Entries for each artist include: date and placeof birth and death, instruments played, band and sessionwork, movie appearances, Grammy awards or nomina-tions, in-print albums, and more. All information iscross-indexed to make the book easy to use.______00000190 (480 pages, 8-1/2" x 11") ..$24.95

ISBN# 1-574-24023-4

LISTENING GUIDES

AFRO-CUBAN JAZZTHIRD EAR – THE ESSENTIALLISTENING COMPANION

by Scott YanowBackbeat BooksThis book includes reviews,essays, bios, and more for newlisteners and veteran collectors

focuses of this infectious music. Artists include such earlyfigures as Tito Puente, Cal Tjader, Willie Bobo and Machito,and today’s leading artists-Poncho Sanchez, GonzaloRubalcaba, Chucho Valdes, Paquito D’Rivera, ArturoSandoval, Danilo Perez, Gato Barbieri, and many more.______00330599 (240 pages,

7-3/8" x 9-1/4")..................$17.95ISBN# 0-87930-619-X

ALL MUSIC GUIDE –FOURTH EDITIONTHE EXPERT’S GUIDETO THE BEST RECORDINGS

edited by Vladimir Bogdanov,Chris Woodstra, and StephenThomas ErlewineBackbeat Books

From folk to avant-garde to world music, this fun-to-browse book guides readers easily to more than 20,000great recordings by over 4,000 artists. Arranged bygenre, each section provides informed essays on how themusic evolved and its various styles, intriguing artistbiographies, and insightful reviews and ratings of the toprecordings. The lives and work of major artists aredescribed in depth. Easy-to-read “music maps” chart thedevelopment of each genre, its key players, and theirinfluences. Now in its fourth edition, this authoritativereference highlights “essential collection” albums as wellas “first purchase” recordings to help listeners buy CDs.______00330733 (1488 pages,

7-3/8" x 9-1/4").................$34.95ISBN# 0-87930-627-0

ALL MUSIC GUIDETO THE BLUES – 3RD EDITIONTHE DEFINITIVE GUIDETO THE BLUES

Backbeat BooksFully updated to reflect today’srevitalized blues world, thisguide is any blues fan’s lifeline

to the best blues past and present. It reviews and rates7,000 recordings in all major styles across the bluesmap – from Delta blues to Louisiana, Memphis, Chicago,Texas, and beyond; from classic female singers to jumpblues, blues slide guitar, blues in jazz, soul blues, blues-rock, modern acoustic and electric blues, and more.This fun and easy-to-use guide provides profiles of over1,000 blues artists. Thirty historical essays plussupplemental “music maps” chart the roots andevolution of the blues, its various styles, instrumentsused, key artists, and more. The essays explore the bluesfrom the Mississippi Delta to modern electric blues andeverything in between.______00331010 (756 pages,

7-3/8" x 9-1/4")..................$24.95ISBN# 0-87930-736-6

ALL MUSIC GUIDE TO COUNTRY – 2ND EDITIONTHE DEFINITIVE GUIDETO COUNTRY MUSIC

Backbeat BooksThe only complete guide to

country music, performers andfirst-rate recordings, this easy-to-use book leads countrylovers to the cream of the crop in all styles, from the1920s hillbilly music to today’s crossover craze withrock and pop. Covers over 1,200 artists and more than10,000 recordings.______00331113 (964 pages,

7-3/8" x 9-1/4") .................$27.95ISBN# 0-87930-760-9

ALL MUSIC GUIDETO ELECTRONICATHE DEFINITIVE GUIDETO ELECTRONIC MUSIC

Backbeat BooksThis is not only the mostcomprehensive guide to electronica

music ever published, it’s also the easiest to use, andequally engaging for everyone from newbies to long-timecollectors. From electronica’s good-times dance floororigins through the dark, dystopian strains of jungle, itprofiles the lives and careers of 1,200 artists, includingAphex Twin, The Chemical Brothers, Masters at Work,Carl Craig, Prodigy and Massive Attack, and rates andreviews 5,000 of these innovators’ recordings. The bookalso provides “music maps” charting each sub-genre’sprogression, a concise historical overview of electronica,and details on electronica resources – book reviews,record labels, online mail-order sources, and more.______00330734 (448 pages,

7-3/8" x 9-1/4").................$24.95ISBN# 0-87930-628-9

ALL MUSIC GUIDE TO HIP-HOPTHE DEFINITIVE GUIDETO RAP & HIP-HOP

Backbeat BooksFrom the irresistible party jamsof old-school rap to the grittysound of hardcore, hip-hophas electrified the music world

and influenced global culture like nothing else. AllMusic Guide to Hip-Hop features over 3,100 reviewsand ratings, highlighting the essential albums and songsfrom nearly 1,200 artists, including legends of rap andhip-hop like Grandmaster Flash and 2Pac as well ascontemporary hit-makers like Jay-Z and Eminem. Thiscomplete, concise and authoritative guide includes:music maps charting the evolution of hip-hop,includings its styles and biggest performers •biographies of the most influential hip-hop artists andexciting new performers • reviews and ratings for thebest recordings of each performer, plus the essentialcollections by various artists • and critics’ choices forthe best place to start exploring each artist.______00331096 (646 pages,

7-3/8" x 9-1/4")..................$24.95ISBN# 0-87930-759-5

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ALL MUSIC GUIDE TO JAZZ – 4TH EDITIONTHE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO JAZZ

Backbeat BooksThis entertaining, easy-to-usereference now reviews andrates more than 18,000 sizzlingrecordings by over 1,700musicians in all jazz styles –

from New Orleans jazz to bebop, fusion, and beyond.Colorful profiles describe the artists’ lives and careers,while anecdotal histories portray selected jazz legends.“Music Maps” chart the evolution of jazz instruments,plus the influence of significant players, vocalists, andsidemen. Providing essays on styles plus details on labels,producers, and more, this definitive guide will helpreaders begin or fine-tune a great jazz collection.______00330979 (1400 pages,

7-3/8" x 9-1/4")..................$32.95ISBN# 0-87930-717-X

ALL MUSIC GUIDE TOROCK – 3RD EDITIONTHE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TOROCK, POP AND SOUL

edited by VladimirBogdanov, Chris Woodstraand Stephen ThomasErlewineBackbeat Books

Easy to use and fun to explore, this 1,400-page tome isthe most complete guide ever published on the artistsand recordings that really rock. Compiled by dozens ofmusic critics, it reviews and rates more than 14,000great albums by over 2,200 artists and groups in morethan 400 styles – both mainstream and alternative –including bootlegs, import-only releases, important out-of-print recordings, and lesser-known cult artists. A briefprofile details each performer’s career, while insightfulreviews of top recordings help define the musician’sartistic development and impact on rock. Expandedbiographies spotlight major figures, along with completealbum discographies. Also features educational essaysand “music maps” that chart the evolution of rock’sdiverse subgenres at a glance.______00330838 (1400 pages,

7-1/4" x 9-1/4")..................$29.95ISBN# 0-87930-653-X

ALL MUSIC GUIDE TO SOULTHE DEFINITIVE GUIDETO R&B AND SOUL

edited by Vladimir Bogdanov, Chris Woodstra and Stephen Thomas ErlewineBackbeat Books

This comprehensive guide is a must-have for the legionsof fans of the beloved and perennially popular musicknown as soul and rhythm & blues. This book in the AllMusic Guide series offers nearly 8,500 entertaining andinformative reviews that lead readers to the bestrecordings by more than 1,500 artists and help themfind new music to explore. Informative biographies,essays and “music maps” trace R&B’s growth from itsroots in blues and gospel through its flowering inMemphis and Motown, to its many branches today.Complete discographies note bootlegs, important out-of-print albums, and import-only releases.______00331069 (900 pages,

7-3/8" x 9-1/4")..................$26.95ISBN# 0-87930-744-7

ALTERNATIVE ROCKTHIRD EAR – THE ESSENTIALLISTENING COMPANION

by Dave ThompsonBackbeat BooksThis book looks inside theartists and music thattransformed the American and

British soundscape of the 1980s and ‘90s. Scene-settingessays – some with interviews of key figures – explorealternative rock’s primary influences, from CaptainBeefheart to Brian Eno, and its many subgenres, frompunk to grunge and Brit pop to trip hop. Reviews andprofiles cover over 2,000 recordings and more than 500musicians, such as The Beastie Boys, The Cure, R.E.M.,Marilyn Manson, XTC and hundreds more. Thiscomprehensive guide also examines the cultural scenes,technologies and people behind the alternative sound.From the author of Depeche Mode and Never FadeAway: The Kurt Cobain Story.______00330571 (800 pages,

7-3/8" x 9-1/4")..................$27.95ISBN# 0-87930-607-6

BEBOPTHIRD EAR – THE ESSENTIALLISTENING COMPANION

by Scott YanowBackbeat BooksOn the heels of swing, beboplifted jazz from the dance floorinto an art form powered by

virtuoso players. This engaging collection of essays,biographies and reviews by veteran jazz journalist ScottYanow probes the lives and revolutionary works of morethan 500 great beboppers, including the giants: CharlieParker, Dizzie Gillespie, Bud Powell, Max Roach andThelonious Monk. The guide also explores key artistssuch as Sarah Vaughan, Charlie Christian and the youngMiles Davis, plus such later figures as Joe Pass and Barry Harris.______00330570 (392 pages,

7-3/8" x 9-1/4")..................$19.95ISBN# 0-87930-608-4

CELTIC MUSICTHIRD EAR – THE ESSENTIALLISTENING COMPANION

edited by Kenny MathiesonBackbeat BooksThis comprehensive guidebookfeatures both traditional andgenre-stretching music, from Irish

piper Johnny Doran to the rock-influenced group Clannad,plus long-time favorites like the Chieftains. It also exploresunique instrumentation, including drums, fiddles, guitars,harps, mandolins, pipes, squeezeboxes, and whistles. Itincludes reviews and ratings of key recordings.______00330732 (192 pages,

7-3/8" x 9-1/4")..................$19.95ISBN# 0-87930-623-8

CLASSIC JAZZ THIRD EAR – THE ESSENTIALLISTENING COMPANION

by Scott YanowBackbeat BooksClassic Jazz explores the birthand early development of a trulyAmerican art form. Scott Yanow’s

insightful essays describe the very beginnings of jazz, aswell as ragtime, early blues, and New Orleans jazz from1895-1916. Jazz in the years 1917-1933 is examined ingreatest detail, highlighting the careers and recordings oftop performers of the day. Musicians covered include:Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, Hoagy Carmichael, BingCrosby, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, George Gershwin,Benny Goodman, Earl Hines, Gene Krupa, Glenn Miller,Jelly Roll Morton, Bessie Smith, Fats Waller, and dozensmore. Also includes a listing of recommended books andvideos on classic jazz, and 40 black-and-white photos.______00330858 (298 pages,

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CLASSICAL MUSICTHIRD EAR – THE ESSENTIALLISTENING COMPANION

edited by Alexander MorinBackbeat BooksThis well-balanced guide tohistorical and comtemporaryclassical music examines works

by 500 composers from America, Britain, Germany, Italy,France, and other countries. It focuses on exemplaryrecordings of symphonies, operas, concertos, choralpieces, chamber music, piano pieces, and other worksperformed by an internatinoal spectrum of premierconductors and performers. Incisive, often anecdotalcritiques define the distinctive style and interpretation ofselected works and recordings. Composers include:Bach, Beethoven, Bernstein, Brahms, Chopin, Copland,Czerny, Debussy, Gershwin, Gilbert & Sullivan, Handel,Haydn, Mozart, Prokofieff, Schubert, Tchaikovsky,Wagner, and hundreds more.______00330771 (1200 pages,

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FUNKTHIRD EAR – THE ESSENTIALLISTENING COMPANION

by Dave ThompsonBackbeat BooksThis newest addition to theThird Ear–The EssentialListening Companion series

traces funk from its James Brown roots through today’sgroove with groups like the Red Hot Chili Peppers-folkswho “got on the good foot.” Alongside detailed artistbiographies and discographies, this guide reviews andrates recordings that illustrate each band’s sound andmusical impact. Artists include George Clinton, Sly andthe Family Stone, Curtis Mayfield, The Meters,Parliament Funkadelic, War, and more.______00330736 (400 pages,

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JAMBANDSTHE COMPLETE GUIDETO THE PLAYERS, MUSIC & SCENE

by Dean BudnickBackbeat BooksJamband – the word brings tomind long summer days of

hanging out with friends and listening to an astoundingarray of talented musicians. This book takes an in-depthlook at the bands and fans of this lively, diverse musicaland cultural phenomenon. Offering essays,commentaries, and discographies of more than 170groups—from Phish, Allman Brothers, Donna theBuffalo, and Widespread Panic to Peach Melba, Ten TonChicken, and Moon Boot Lover—this fun-filled guidewill enhance your appreciation of your favorites whileintroducing dozens of other notable bands in this ever-expanding universe of sound. You also get a free CD ofexclusive live tracks from moe., the Disco Biscuits,Keller Williams, the Motet, Reid Genauer & the Assemblyof Dust, and Jazz Mandolin Project!______00331074 Book/CD Pack (276 pages,

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THE PHISH COMPANIONA GUIDE TO THE BANDAND THEIR MUSIC

The Mockingbird FoundationBackbeat BooksThis is the most comprehensive,accurate, and thought-provokingreference ever published on

Phish-the quirky rock group that rose from the collegescene to become the single most popular touring bandin the U.S. today. Thousands of fans helped develop thisbook, contributing detailed setlists, show reviews, songhistories, and more via the Internet. Incorporatingunreleased information plus fact-checking from officialband sources, this intimate guide also offers interviewswith key Phish figures, complete discographies, essays,photos, and lots of fun Phish facts.______00330735 (800 pages,

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REGGAE & CARIBBEAN MUSICTHIRD EAR – THE ESSENTIALLISTENING COMPANION

by Dave ThompsonBackbeat BooksThis unique book highlights therich historical development of

the music that has emerged from the Caribbean to gainworldwide appeal. It features in-depth historical essays,biographies and album reviews, plus 50 photos of artistsand rare recordings. Engaging biographies portray theintriguing lives and careers of 150 leading performers,while insightful reviews describe and rate over 3,000albums that exemplify their unique sound and musicalimpact. Featured artists include: Bob Marley and theWailers, Ziggy Marley, Lord Kitchener, Arrow, CalypsoRose, Sir Lancelot, Third World, Wailing Souls, anddozens more.______00330854 (534 pages,

7-3/8" x 9-1/4").................$24.95ISBN# 0-87930-655-6

SWINGTHIRD EAR – THE ESSENTIALLISTENING COMPANION

by Scott YanowBackbeat BooksWritten by one of jazzjournalism’s best and mostknowledgeable critics, this book

explores the full swing spectrum from its origins in the1920s through its current retro resurgence. Featuresintriguing capsule biographies of 400 of the bestmusicians, from classic artists like Duke Ellington andBenny Goodman to retro swingers such as the BrianSetzer Orchestra and Lavay Smith and the Red Hot SkilletLickers, with each artist’s most notable CDs reviewedand rated, plus info on film appearances, books, andhard-to-find recordings. Includes insightful essays thatexplore this music’s cultural impact, fun photos andswing memorabilia.______00330534 (320 pages,

7-3/8" x 9-1/4")..................$22.95ISBN# 0-87930-600-9

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Hal Leonard

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BEETHOVEN – SYMPHONY NO. 5 IN C MINOR, OP. 67This Beethoven symphony may be the best-knownclassical music ever written. Its fascinating four-notemotive has been widely debated, but this four-movementwork is testament to the composer’s struggle andultimate triumph over fate and adversity. ______00220050 (152 pages,

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MOZART – SYMPHONY NO. 40 IN G MINOR; SYMPHONY NO. 41 IN C MAJOR (“JUPITER”)Mozart’s last symphonies have been surrounded bymyths for most of their history. In these great works, herefines the classical form of the symphony and infusesit with a new kind of romantic expression,foreshadowing the expansion that would take flight inthe following decades.______00220052 (112 pages,

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RACHMANINOFF – PIANO CONCERTO NO. 2 IN C MINORA quintessential romantic work, this concerto serves upa host of memorable tunes balanced with plenty ofspectacular pianism, making it one of the most popularpiano concertos in the repertory. ______00220051 (128 pages,

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RIMSKY-KORSAKOV – SHEHERAZADEThis sumptuous symphonic suite is Rimsky-Korsakov’smost famous work, a dazzling musical representation offantastical tales from 1001 Arabian Nights.______00220054 (268 pages,

5-3/8 x 8-1/2) ....................$10.95ISBN# 0-634-04963-1

DVORÁK – SYMPHONY NO. 9 IN E MINOR (“FROM THE NEW WORLD”)This Dvorák symphony was the work that spread hisname throughout the world. Composed in the U.S. andpremiered in 1893 in Carnegie Hall, it gainedenormous, nearly instant popularity.______00220053 (88 pages,

5-3/8 x 8-1/2) .....................$10.95ISBN# 0-634-04962-3

MUSIC DICTIONARIES & HANDBOOKS

DICTIONARY OF MUSIC TERMS AND CHORDSby Albert DeVitoKenyon PublicationsA compact and comprehensivedictionary which includes currentterms related to the MIDI andcomputer boom of the music

industry. Also includes an entire section on differentchords with an explanation of their usage. Perfect formusic students and all musicians.______50482427 (112 pages, 6" x 9").............$8.95

ISBN# 0-934-28669-8

DICCIONARIO ILLUSTRADO DE MÚSICA ELECTRÓNICA by Jose ValenzuelaBackbeat BooksSee the Audio TechnologyDictionaries section for a complete description.

______00330246 (180 pages, 7" x 9")...........$17.95ISBN# 0-87930-431-6

THE HAL LEONARD POCKETMUSIC DICTIONARYHal LeonardThe most contemporary musicdictionary on the market!Conveniently divided into threemain sections: The Dictionary OfMusic Terms defines over 2000

music terms concisely, containing notation and theoryterms, instruments and terms used in pop music,electronic music and the music business; The DictionaryOf Musicians provides more than 400 capsulebiographies of composers and other musicians; finally, acollection of Reference Charts gives instant, at-a-glancesummaries of the essentials of music, encompassinginstrumental and vocal ranges, notation signs andsymbols, and scales, modes and key signatures.______00183006 Book (288 pages,

4" x 5-1/2")..........................$4.95ISBN# 0-7935-1654-4

______00183018 Pre-Pak Display ............$39.95 NetISBN# 0-7935-3134-9

HAL LEONARD POCKET MUSIC THEORYA COMPREHENSIVE AND CONVENIENTSOURCE FOR ALL MUSICIANS

by Keith Wyatt and Carl SchroederHal LeonardFollowing in the footsteps of thepopular Hal Leonard Pocket Music

Dictionary, this handy pocket-sized book is the mostcontemporary music theory book on the market! A step-by-step guide to harmony and theory for every musician,it includes thorough, yet easy-to-understand analysis of:intervals, rhythms, scales, chords, key signatures,transposition, chord inversion, key centers,harmonizing the major and minor scales, extendedchords, modulation and much more.______00330968 (176 pages, 4" x 5-1/2").......$4.95

ISBN# 0-634-04771-X

HAL LEONARD POCKET RHYMINGDICTIONARYA CONCISE AND USER-FRIENDLYRESOURCE CONTAINING NEARLY30,000 WORDS

foreword by Buzz CasonHal Leonard

If the muse seems to have lost your address, or a bigwriter’s block has hit you squarely in the head, the HalLeonard Pocket Rhyming Dictionary may be just theinspiration you need to get your words to once againflow freely! A treasure trove of 30,000 entries organizedalpha-phonetically to maximize word choice andminimize cross-referencing, this concise and user-friendly new resource is ideal for singer/songwriters,writers and poets, whether serious or recreational,professional or amateur. Encompassing standardvocabulary, proper nouns, popular expressions andmuch more, this is by far the most contemporaryrhyming dictionary on the market. Includes a forewordby Nashville songwriting legend Buzz Cason!______00331052 (240 pages, 4" x 5-1/2").......$4.95

ISBN# 0-634-05591-7

MAKING CHANGES A PRACTICAL GUIDE TOVERNACULAR HARMONY

by Eric Salzman, & Michael Sahl G. SchirmerCountless musical examplesand a running text guide thereader through using chords

and changes to create musical arrangements for folk,rock, pop, and jazz. Includes information on blues andmodal harmony changes, how melody makes harmony,harmonizing a minor melody, and much more.______50335290 (224 pages,

8-1/2" x 10-3/4") ...............$13.50ISBN# 0-7935-5569-8

THE WORKINGMUSICIAN’SDICTIONARY OF TERMSTHE SLANG OF POP, ROCK, JAZZ,BLUES & COUNTRY

by Karl AranjoCreative ConceptsInformational, candid,irreverent and practical, KarlAranjo’s handy dictionary is the

first reference of its kind for the contemporary giggingmusician. Hundreds of musical slang terms – for pop,rock, jazz, blues & country styles – are defined, as wellas business and technical terms anyone might need toknow. The dictionary is written in a lively style that isn’texactly your regular, dry text book.______00330778 (130 pages, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2") $8.95

ISBN# 0-634-02984-3

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AMERICANTROUBADOURSGROUNDBREAKING SINGER-SONGWRITERS OF THE ‘60S

by Mark BrendBackbeat BooksThis book shows how ninetalented artists – David Ackles,

David Blue, Tim Buckley, Tim Hardin, Fred Neil, PhilOchs, Tom Rapp, Tim Rose and Tom Rush – eachexpanded the standard pop blueprint of the day andmade a significant contribution to rock’s coming of age.Features photos throughout, discographies, and a great32-page color section.______00330770 (192 pages,

7-1/4" x 9-1/2").................$19.95ISBN# 0-87930-641-6

CHET ATKINS: ME ANDMY GUITARSby Russ Cochranintroduction by Jerry ReedHal LeonardChet Atkins: Me and MyGuitars is the most com-prehensive and enlighteningbook on Chet Atkins everpublished. A friend of Atkins’

for 40 years, Russ Cochran was privy to stories fromChet that even the most knowledgeable Chet fan wouldnever know about. Chet tells it all in his own wordsabout his childhood, his playing influences and earlystruggles to find work, along with insight into the guitarshe used and endorsed along the way. More than just apictorial review of his guitars throughout the years, it’s afascinating look inside the mind of history’s greatestguitar player. This book will appeal to guitar collectorsand Chet Atkins fans everywhere. Full-color and B/Wphotos throughout.______00331040 (184 pages, 9" x 12") .........$30.00

ISBN# 0-634-05565-8

BEATLES GEAR –REVISED EDITIONby Andy BabiukBackbeat BooksPlease see the Instruments– Various section for acomplete description.

______00331049 Limited Edition Hardcover (256 pages, 9-3/4" x 12-1/2")................$45.00

ISBN# 3-87930-662-9______00330993 Softcover (256 pages,

9-3/4" x 12-1/2")................$29.95ISBN# 0-87930-731-5

JEFF BECK – CRAZY FINGERSby Annette CarsonBackbeat BooksThis well-researched, enlighteningbiography positions Beck’s aston-ishing achievements – like the pio-neering of feedback – within themusical climate of the times.

Chronicling his incarnations before and with theYardbirds, the Jeff Beck Group and beyond, the bookdescribes in detail Beck’s favored Fender guitars, pas-sion for hot rods, relationships with Rod Stewart, JimmyPage, Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Guy and other artists, love ofrockabilly, recording collaborations ranging fromDonovan to Tina Turner, landmark solo and instrumen-tal work, and more.______00330738 (252 pages, 6" x 9-1/4").....$15.95

ISBN# 0-87930-632-7

BEETHOVENTHE FIRST BIOGRAPHY

by Johann Aloys SchlosserAmadeus PressAvailable for the first time inEnglish, this biography,published in Prague only a fewmonths after the composer’sdeath, provides acontemporary view of the man

and musician. Eminent Beethoven scholar Barry Cooperputs this curious work into perspective, clarifyinginaccuracies in the original 19th-century text.______00331515 Hardcover (198 pages,

5-1/4" x 7-1/4")..................$22.95ISBN# 1-57467-006-9

HAL BLAINE AND THE WRECKING CREW,SECOND EDITIONTHE STORY OF THE WORLD’S MOSTRECORDED MUSICIAN

by Hal Blaine with Mr. BonzaiRebeats Press

Ever wonder what it would be like to be the mostrecorded musician in popular music? This biographyspotlights Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee anddrummer extraordinaire Hal Blaine and his remarkablelife experiences. From the Sinatras to the Beach Boys,Blaine drumrolled through the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s,driving over 40 songs to the Number One slot. His workswith Phil Spector and the Wrecking Crew sessions, histouring experiences and other hitmaking pressuresessions are amusingly revealed in this rare glimpse intoa golden age of music. Exclusive scrapbook photosround out this biography to provide an entertaining andeducating book for musicians and fans alike.______00331084 (140 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$19.95

ISBN# 1-88840-807-3

MICHAEL BLOOMFIELDIF YOU LOVE THESE BLUES

Jan Mark Wolin and Bill KeenomForeword by Carlos SantanaBackbeat BooksGuitarist Michael Bloomfield shot to

stardom in the ‘60s–with The Paul Butterfield BluesBand, Bob Dylan, The Electric Flag, and on Al Kooper’s“Super Session.” His story is told in the words of hisbrother, musicians such as B.B. King, producer PaulRothchild, and dozens more–including Bloomfield him-self. With a foreword by Carlos Santana, this book alsoincludes a CD of unreleased early studio tracks.______00330595 Book/CD Pack

(272 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$24.95ISBN# 0-87930-617-3

JOHN BONHAM – ATHUNDER OF DRUMSby Chris Welch and Geoff NichollsBackbeat BooksJohn Henry “Bonzo” Bonhamwas the godfather of hard rockdrumming – and he remains an

idol to legions of Led Zeppelin and heavy metal fansworldwide. Although Bonham had to be courted awayfrom more lucrative offers, he joined the newly formedband in 1968, helping guitarist Jimmy Page and vocalistRobert Plant create such famous songs as “Stairway toHeaven” and “Kashmir” until his sudden death in 1980.His unmistakable drum patterns are among the mostemulated and sampled by today’s rock drummers. Thisbook is the first biography focusing on Bonham,providing a detailed track-by-track analysis of hisgreatest recordings, plus 45 color photos.______00330856 (176 pages,

7-3/8" x 9-1/4").................$19.95ISBN# 0-87930-658-0

ROY BUCHANAN –AMERICAN AXEby Phil CarsonBackbeat BooksRoy Buchanan was a “guitarist’sguitarist” who shunned fame for amusical odyssey on America’sroadhouse circuit with his batteredTelecaster – melding blues,

country, jazz and rock like no player before or since.This is a compelling road trip through the gritty world ofhonky tonks and beer joints where this enigmaticjourneyman preferred to play. Readers meet the biggestnames in pop music and legions of unknowns along theway, from the dawn of rock ‘n’ roll to Buchanan’spuzzling death in 1988.______00330775 (288 pages, 6" x 9-1/4") ...$17.95

ISBN# 0-87930-639-4

BIOGRAPHIES & HISTORY

A WISHED-FOR SONG: A PORTRAIT OF JEFF BUCKLEYPhotos & Interviews by Merri CyrHal LeonardWhen Jeff Buckley drowned inMemphis in 1997 at the age of

30, the music world lost one of its most original andpromising voices. His 1994 debut LP Grace showcasedhis soaring eight-octave vocal range and fluid guitarplaying, and was hailed as an instant classic, winning himlegions of devoted fans the world over. PhotographerMerri Cyr was there from the beginning, shooting hisalbum covers and accompanying him on tour, capturingpriceless images of Buckley’s boundless charisma andmany-sided personality. Now she has assembled anunforgettable and poignant collection of recollectionsfrom friends and members of his inner circle andphotographs, many never before seen, of an artist whoseuntimely death – and the timeless music he left behind –continue to resonate. ______00330881 Hardcover (160 pages,

8-1/8" x 8-3/4")..................$30.00ISBN# 0-634-03595-9

BLUE MELODY –TIM BUCKLEY REMEMBEREDby Lee UnderwoodBackbeat BooksCelebrating the personal and musicallegacy of Tim Buckley, Blue Melody tellsthe untold story of an exceptionallygifted and charismatic singer-

songwriter rebel of the 1960s. Written by Buckley’s leadguitarist and close friend, this combination of fondmemoirs and an incisive biography is a remembrance ofconcerts, tours, recording sessions, friends, family, andfellow musicians – and the tumultuous times in which theylived. It is also an informed appraisal of Buckley’s dramaticcreative odyssey, offering in-depth insight into his complexand sometimes self-destructive personality. The vividnarrative depicts Buckley’s panoramic evolution acrossfolk, folk-rock, jazz, avant-garde, and funk-rock,highlighting his refusal to be defined by critical orcommercial success. Revealing Buckley’s poeticintelligence and captivating humor, Blue Melody recountsdozens of behind-the-scenes stories, plus new informationon the circumstances surrounding his alcohol and heroinoverdose in 1975 at age 28.______00330980 (304 pages, 6" x 9-1/4").....$19.95

ISBN# 0-87930-718-8

IT WAS A TRIP, ONWINGS OF MUSICby Jerry ByrdIntroduction by Chris PlanasForeword by Will Hoover andDeWitt ScottCenterstream PublicationsA fixture on the country scene,Byrd was a session player inNashville in the mid-1940s and

was influential in the development of the “NashvilleSound.” He played on the hits of a who’s who oflegends, including Hank Williams, Pasty Cline, ErnestTubb, Red Foley, Chet Atkins, Burl Ives and countlessothers. Drawn to the music of Hawaiian steel guitarists,he went on to develop a style and invent tunings thatwould become synonymous with the instrument,becoming the first inductee into the Steel Guitar Hall ofFame. In 1972, Byrd headed for Hawaii, only todiscover that the islands had turned their back on theinstrument that gave them their signature sound. Thus,Byrd’s mission became to reacquaint Hawaii with itsown creation. His inspiration not only bridged countryand Hawaiian music, but also secured the steel guitar’splace in the 21st century. Featuring dozens of rarephotos, It Was a Trip, On Wings of Music brings tolight Byrd’s life and times, opening up an importantchapter in American musical history.______00000317 (144 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$24.95

ISBN# 1-57424-131-1

CALLAS AT JUILLIARDTHE MASTER CLASSES

by John ArdoinAmadeus PressMaria Callas returned to thestage in 1971 to teach masterclasses at Juilliard. Thisintriguing forum later inspiredTerrence McNally’s acclaimedplay Master Class. Outspoken

and uncompromising in her artistic beliefs, Callasworked through her legendary arias from Mozart, Verdi,Rossini, Puccini, and others. John Ardoin brilliantlycaptures the insights of a thoughtful singer who revealsherself to be not the imperious diva of her reputation,but a supremely self-aware artist concerned with passingalong a great musical tradition.______00331517 (306 pages,

7-1/2" x 10-3/8")................$19.95ISBN# 1-57467-042-5

THE CANADIAN BRASS BOOK:THE STORY OF THE WORLD’SFAVORITE BRASS ENSEMBLEby Rick WaltersHal LeonardJust how does a brass quintet fromToronto become the most traveledclassical act on the scene today? The

Canadian Brass, called “The Marx Brothers Of Brass” bythe New York Times, has been cheered in concertsaround the world for over twenty years. This fascinatinglook into the makings of a musical institution is a storyto be enjoyed by musicians and music lovers. Flavoredwith the whimsy that has become the trademark of thegroup, the book is an amusing romp through theircareer, featuring a revealing look into the recordingindustry, extensive interviews with each player, dozens ofamusing anecdotes, and over a hundred photos.______00183007 (224 pages, 6" x 9")...........$14.95

ISBN# 0-7935-1665-X

ENRICO CARUSOMY FATHER ANDMY FAMILY

by Enrico Caruso, Jr. and Andrew FarkasAmadeus PressDrawing on the personalrecollections of the Carusobrothers, archival materialpreserved by the family and

extensive research, this book is a rare tribute to the manand his vocal legacy. This abridged edition includes thefull original text covering Caruso’s life and death, plus acurrent discography.______00331528 (488 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$24.95

ISBN# 1-57467-022-0

A CELLIST’S LIFEby Colin HamptonStrings Backstage SeriesString Letter PublishingOne of the 20th century’s most dis-tinguished cellists, Colin Hamptonis your guide to a bygone world ofclassical music and musicians.Wise teacher, musical iconoclast,

adn nonpareil cellist of the illustrious Griller Quartet,Hampton helped to redefine the standards of contempo-rary chamber music, founded one of America’s firstcello clubs, and inspired generations of students.Through his witty, convivial, and candid narratives, you’llalso encounter such luminaries as Pablo Casals, ErnestBloch, Igor Stravinsky, Arturo Toscanini, Béla Bartók,Yehudi Menuhin, and others as never before.______00330753 (128 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$12.95

ISBN# 1-890490-35-0

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CHARLIE CHRISTIAN –SECOND EDITIONSOLO FLIGHT – THE SEMINALELECTRIC GUITARIST

by Peter BroadbentAshley Mark PublishingCompanyCharlie Christian is regardedby many jazz historians as one

of the major voices who shaped modern jazz in the early1940s. Although he made only a few records before histragic death at age 25, his brilliant improvisations,phenomenal rhythmic drive, and blues-influenced guitarplaying had already changed the course of jazz – and theguitar’s place in jazz. Updated and expanded, PeterBroadbent’s second edition of this book details the fullimportance of Christian’s brief life, from the start of hisfortuitous encounter with John Hammond, to his role inthe Benny Goodman Big Band and Sextet. Illustratedthroughout with great photos and important documents,the book also features a new authoritative discography.A must-read for anyone interested in the history of jazzand the jazz guitar.______00330937 (194 pages,

8-1/4" x 11-3/4")................$19.95ISBN# 1-87263-956-9

CHILDREN OF THE BLUES49 MUSICIANS SHAPING ANEW BLUES TRADITION

by Art TipaldiBackbeat BooksThis book offers first-personrecollections from a newgeneration of artists who appliedthe musical and life lessons of the

fathers of the blues, stoking the 1960s blues revival thatcontinues today. It focuses on 49 current musicians whopreserve traditional blues forms while infusing themwith fresh voices and lessons. Artists covered include:Rory Block • Taj Mahal • Robert Cray • Junior Watson• Charlie Musselwhite • Stevie Ray Vaughan • MarciaBall • Duke Robillard • Bob Margolin • TommyShannon • Keb’ ‘Mo • and more.______00330932 (327 pages, 6" x 9-1/4") ...$19.95

ISBN# 0-87930-700-5

THE CLASHRETURN OF THE LAST GANG IN TOWN

by Marcus GrayHal LeonardThe Clash were simply the greatestrock’n’roll band of the post-’60sera. They combined the iconoclasmof the Sex Pistols with theswaggering gang mentality of Exile

on Main Street-period Rolling Stones: “White Riot” wasthe calling card, “London Calling” the instant classic,“Rock the Casbah” the American breakthrough hit, and“Should I Stay or Should I Go” the posthumous UK #1single. Tracing Strummer and company’s progress fromstreet busking to the pub circuit to US stadiums (andback!), this book is a detailed study of the first band totake punk to the masses and survive for a decade againstall odds.______00330962 (446 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$18.95

ISBN# 0-634-04673-X

THREE STEPS TO HEAVEN: THE EDDIE COCHRAN STORYby Bobby Cochran with Susan Van HeckeHal LeonardA trailblazing guitarist, giftedvocalist, hit-making composer andarranger, and budding whiz-kid

producer, Cochran quickly ascended from Midwesternobscurity in the late ’50s to become one of nascent rockand roll’s leading lights. Three Steps to Heaven: TheEddie Cochran Story – co-authored by Cochran’snephew, also a gifted musician – is the first Americanbiography of this uniquely American rock legend, whowas among the first to be inducted into the Rock and RollHall of Fame. The book is a detailed portrait of Cochran’spersonal and professional triumphs and travails, withfascinating insight into the rock pioneer’s life that only afamily member can provide.______00330790 Hardcover

(248 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$22.00ISBN# 0-634-03252-6

CREAMERIC CLAPTON, JACK BRUCE, AND GINGER BAKER – THELEGENDARY ‘60S SUPERGROUP

by Chris WelchBackbeat BooksThis is the first full account ofrock’s first three-man super-group: guitarist Eric Clapton,

bassist Jack Bruce, and drummer Ginger Baker. FromCream’s formation in 1966 to their breakup in 1968, thebook analyzes the group’s working methods and offersdetailed descriptions of all their recordings. A special sec-tion explores the musical interactions of Clapton, Bruceand Baker, plus key songwriters Bruce and Pete Brown. Itincludes a complete discography, studio sessionography,and diary of live shows.______00330598 (192 pages,

7-3/8" x 9-1/4")..................$19.95ISBN# 0-87930-624-6

ME AND BOBBY D.A MEMOIR

by Steve KarmenHal LeonardMe and Bobby D. is the excitingcoming-of-age story of twoteenage boys from the Bronx –Steve Karmen and Walden RobertCassotto – who meet in highschool, play in the same band,

and then form a singing act. The year is 1956, at thedawn of rock and roll, a crossroad in the entertainmentbusiness rarely written about. Cassotto changes his nameto Bobby Darin, makes his first recording, and he andKarmen are booked on the road for their first job everas entertainers into Club Temptation, a seedy nightclubin suburban Detroit. This is Bobby Darin before “SplishSplash,” “Mack, The Knife,” “Beyond the Sea” and“Dream Lover”; and Steve Karmen before composing “ILove New York,” “This Bud’s for You,” “Hershey Is theGreat American Chocolate Bar” and “Nationwide Is onYour Side.” What happens to them during the two-weekengagement will alter their friendship, and change bothof their lives forever.______00330973 Hardcover

(436 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$26.95ISBN# 0-634-04876-7

THE BABY DODDS STORY – REVISED EDITIONAS TOLD TO LARRY GARA

Rebeats PressBorn in New Orleans in 1894,Warren “Baby” Dodds becameone of the greatest drummers ofthat city’s early jazz tradition.This lively autobiography, first

published more than 30 years ago and long unavailable,is the result of a series of interviews Dodds taped withLarry Gara a few years before his death in 1959. Withdisarming candor, Dodds recalls his remarkablemusical career, which spanned more than four decadesand took him from New Orleans’ famed Storyville districtto Mississippi riverboats, to Chicago and New York.Dodds performed and recorded with some of the mostfamous musicians of his time – King Oliver, Kid Ory,Bunk Johnson, Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong andSidney Bechet, among others – and his recollections ofthese men and the music they created add much to ourknowledge of jazz history. Dodds also discusses his ownstyle and philosophy of music, revealing himself as adedicated artist who placed a high value oncraftsmanship, versatility and originality, and whose loveof the jazz world never waned. Features 12 pages ofphotos and a Dodds discography.______00331066 (108 pages,

5-1/2" x 8-1/2")..................$13.00ISBN# 1-88840-808-1

THE 88 GIANTSOF JAZZ PIANOby Robert L. DoerschukForeword by Keith JarrettBackbeat BooksThis handsome, insightfulvolume delves deep into themusic of 88 visionaries whohave made an indelible mark

on the world of jazz through their mastery of the piano’s88 keys. This engaging collection describes theintriguing personality and performance characteristicsof each pianist. Seven major figures are covered indepth: Jelly Roll Morton, Earl Hines, Art Tatum,Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell, Keith Jarrett, and CecilTaylor. Other featured artists include: James P. Johnson,Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Nat “King” Cole, OscarPeterson, Les McCann, Herbie Hancock, Dave Brubeck,Billy Taylor, McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea, and 70 others instyles ranging from stride to swing, bebop to post-bop,funk to avant garde, and more. Includes 100 photos.______00330855 Book/CD Pack (344 pages,

7-3/4" x 9-1/2") .................$29.95ISBN# 0-87930-656-4

BILL EVANS –EVERYTHING HAPPENSTO MEA MUSICAL BIOGRAPHY

by Keith ShadwickBackbeat BooksA Grammy winner and pioneer ofmulti-track jazz recording, Bill

Evans was the pianist on Miles Davis’ classic Kind ofBlue album and a key figure in the development ofmodern jazz piano. This book details his wide-rangingand absorbing career, from freelance work in the 1950s,through his groundbreaking trios and solo releases, tohis relationships with various record labels, to theintense final phase before his death in 1980. Printed ontop-quality stock, the book includes fantastic full-pagephotos throughout, and a special color section.______00330947 (208 pages,

7-1/2" x 9-1/4")..................$19.95ISBN# 0-87930-708-0

THE HARMONYOF BILL EVANSby Jack ReillyHal LeonardBill Evans, the pianist, is atowering figure acknowledgedby the jazz world, fans,musicians and critics. HoweverBill Evans, the composer, has yetto take his place alongside the

great masters of composition. Therein lies the sole purposeof this book. A compilation of articles – now revised andexpanded – that originally appeared in the quarterlynewsletter Letter from Evans, this unique folio featuresextensive analysis of Evans’ work. Pieces examined include:B Minor Waltz • Funny Man • How Deep Is the Ocean • IFall in Love Too Easily • I Should Care • Peri’s Scope •Time Remembered • and Twelve Tone Tune.______00699405 (64 pages, 8-1/2" x 11") ...$17.95

ISBN# 0-7935-3152-7

GALLAGHER,MARRIOTT, DERRINGER AND TROWERROCK CHRONICLES

by Dan MuiseHal LeonardRory Gallagher, Steve Marriott,Rick Derringer and Robin

Trower are guitar legends. The glue behind legendarybarn-busting, hard-touring outfits like Taste, The SmallFaces, Procol Harem and Humble Pie, and later realizingtheir full potentials as solo artists, this is the firstbiography – group or otherwise – of four players whosededication to music and screaming virtuosity has beeninspirational to a generation of fans and admirers.Gallagher, Marriott, Derringer & Trower: RockChronicles is a candid look at the lives of four men whocombined have sold more than 60,000,000 albums. Eachhas a unique musical story to tell, from roots in Americanrhythm and blues and rock ‘n’ roll to the joys and perilsof life on the road, as well as the pitfalls of fame and themusic business. What makes their stories unique is theirintense dedication to their art and the fact that thecareers of these trailblazing guitarists have never beenthoroughly covered in print. This is not a linear, album-by-album study. Rather, it is an in-depth conversationwith the artists themselves and those closest to them,including band members, management, recordexecutives, road managers, crew, producers, studioengineers, family and friends: fully authorized, revealingand straight from the source. Features fantasticphotographs throughout, many never before seen.______00330766 (283 pages,

8-1/2" x 11")......................$19.95ISBN# 0-634-02956-8

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – THE LIFE & TIMES OF DANNY GATTONby Ralph HeibutzkiBackbeat BooksDanny Gatton was a players’guitar player, hailed by bothRolling Stone and GuitarPlayer as the greatest unknown

guitarist anywhere. His legend has only grown since hisuntimely suicide in 1994, along with appreciation for hisblinding speed, effortless genre-hopping, flawlesstechnique, and never-ending appetite for tinkering andproblem-solving. Drawing from first-hand interviewswith dozens of friends, family members and fellowmusicians, Unfinished Business places Gatton’s musicalcontributions into context, and documents his influenceon those peers who admired him most, including AlbertLee, Vince Gill, Arlen Roth and Lou Reed.______00331081 (290 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$17.95

ISBN# 0-87930-748-X

MARVIN GAYE, MY BROTHERby Frankie Gaye with Fred E. BastenBackbeat BooksMarvin Gaye’s life and brilliantcareer were cut tragically shorton April 1, 1984 – one daybefore his 45th birthday – whenhe was shot and killed by his own

father. Now, for the first time ever, Marvin Gaye’s story istold in intimate detail by a member of his own family.Frankie and Marvin Gaye were close from childhooduntil Marvin’s death. Frankie was at Marvin’s side whenhe died, and only Frankie heard his deathbedconfession. Full of never-before-told personalanecdotes, this book takes you behind the scenes fromMarvin’s childhood, through his spectacular success atMotown and then Columbia, his stormy relationshipswith women, and finally to his descent into drugs anddespair. The true story of the man behind the belovedmusic is now available to fans old and new. Includesgreat photos throughout, a helpful index, and a timelineof important events in Marvin’s life.______00331075 (216 pages,

6-1/4" x 9-1/4")..................$24.95ISBN# 0-87930-742-0

GERSHWIN REMEMBEREDby Edward JablonskiAmadeus PressThe life and work of Gershwinrecalled by friends, colleagues,associates, and pupils, includingKoussevitsky, Schoenberg, RichardRodgers, and his brother Ira.

______00331543 Hardcover (192 pages, 5-1/2" x 8-1/4")..................$24.95

ISBN# 0-93134-043-8

STAN GETZ – NOBODY ELSE BUT MEby Dave GellyBackbeat BooksThe creator of the unforgettable“Girl from Ipanema” tenor saxtune, this son of Ukranianimmigrants took his unique

sound through five decades of swing, cool, bossa, andbeyond. From Getz’s teenage gigs with Dorsey, Goodman,and Stan Kenton, fame with Woody Herman, years as amasterful bandleader, and struggles with drugs and thelaw, this biography tells the bittersweet story of one ofour most beloved jazz musicians. This is the first book tofocus on Getz’s musical legacy, exploring the lightness oftouch, lyricism, and warm glow that marked his sound.It also gives insight into his skills as a consummateimproviser, capable of playing with a musical, tonal, andemotional range matched by few other musicians.______00330986 (192 pages,

7-3/8" x 9-1/4")..................$22.95ISBN# 0-87930-729-3

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MORTON GOULDAMERICAN SALUTE

by Peter W. GoodmanAmadeus PressMorton Gould (1913-1996) wasa dominant force in Americanmusic throughout most of the20th century. This phenomenallytalented composer, conductor,arranger, and pianist worked in

vaudeville and on radio, from Tin Pan Alley to Broadway,all the while churning out jingles, symphonies, andeverything in between. His popularity, however, may havebeen the reason that he never received due recognitionfor his concert music. Peter Goodman began working onthis biography with Gould himself more than a yearbefore his death and was allowed full access by thefamily to all of Gould’s diaries and files.______00331575 (386 pages,

6-1/4" x 9-1/4")..................$29.95ISBN# 1-57467-055-7

BETWEEN THEDARK AND LIGHT – THE GRATEFUL DEADPHOTOGRAPHY OFJAY BLAKESBERG

edited by Blair JacksonBackbeat BooksThis handsome volume

presents an astonishing array of images that capture themusical, cultural, and personal magic of the GratefulDead on and offstage. An irresistible 25-year visualjourney, it showcases more than 500 rich color andblack-and-white photos – hundreds never before seen –plus essays by Dead historians Blair Jackson, J.C. Juanis,and rock photographer Jon Sievert, a foreword by PhilLesh, and photographer Blakesberg’s own reflections.From Blakesberg’s travels following the Dead in the late1970s, to his intimate studio and home portraits in the’80s and ’90s, Between the Dark and Light is acompelling view of an unparalleled pop culturephenomenon whose ripples will resonate for years tocome. The collector’s edition is limited to 1,000 signedand numbered copies. Includes a signed and numbered8" x 10" photograph of Jerry Garcia suitable for framing.It’s all packaged in a beautifully designed keepsake box.______00331016 Deluxe Limited Edition

(208 pages, 9-1/2" x 11").$175.00ISBN# 0-87930-738-2

______00330983 Softcover (208 pages, 9-1/2" x 11") ......................$35.00

ISBN# 0-87930-723-4

GRANT GREENRediscovering the Forgotten Genius of Jazz Guitarby Sharony Andrews GreenBackbeat BooksThis heartfelt biography celebrates thelife and music of unsung hero GrantGreen, the late jazz guitar genius who

played on nearly 100 albums from the early ’60s to the late’70s, but narrowly missed celebrity. Today his music hasinspired numerous acid-jazz and hip-hop recordings andhis legend continues to grow. The book paints a personalportrait of Grant’s internal struggles through the eyes of hisfamily, friends, and fellow musicians.______00330935 Softcover (274 pages,

5-1/2" x 8-5/8") .................$16.95ISBN# 0-87930-698-X

I BELIEVE IN MUSICLIFE EXPERIENCES AND THOUGHTSON THE FUTURE OF ELECTRONICMUSIC BY THE FOUNDER OFTHE ROLAND CORPORATION

by Ikutaro Kakehashiwith Robert OlsenHal Leonard

Published to coincide with the 30th anniversary of theRoland Corporation, this is the inspiring and heartfeltmemoir of Ikutaro Kakehashi, a pioneering figure inelectronic music instruments and the company’s visionaryfounder. From war-torn Japan to his first watch repairbusiness to the dawn of and subsequent enormous leapsof electronic musical instruments, Kakehashi’s story issometimes wry, sometimes touching, always wise.Through it all, Kakehashi has believed in music above allelse: his first priority has always been an unwaveringpassion for expanding the potential for artistic expression.Everyone from music aficionados to those looking fortime-tested business savvy will enjoy his unique story. Thebook features fantastic photos throughout, including an 8-page full-color section. ______00330887 Hardcover

(302 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$27.95ISBN# 0-634-03783-8

HEIFETZ AS I KNEW HIMby Ayke AgusAmadeus PressAyke Agus came to Jascha Heifetzas a violin student in his masterclass at the University ofSouthern California; after hemade her the class pianist, shesoon became his private

accompanist and ultimately his assistant and confidante.Her book is a loving yet unblinking testimony to a uniquerelationship between an aging master and his disciple.Always a difficult person, Heifetz imparted not only his artbut his every belief and idiosyncrasy. The greatest violinistof the 20th century was a genius who was also insecureand unreasonable; in many respects the former prodigyhad never had to grow up. This memoir is anextraordinary story of a truly unique friendship, told withhonesty, understanding, and devotion.______00331551 (262 pages,

6-1/4" x 9-1/4")..................$24.95ISBN# 1-57467-062-X

JIMI HENDRIX –MUSICIANby Keith ShadwickBackbeat BooksIn the decades since JimiHendrix’s untimely death,much has been written abouthis life, loves, drugs, moneyand hassles. In the meantime,

the reputation of his music has been quietly growing. Thisbook concentrates firmly on his work, examining whatmakes Hendrix’s music so extraordinary. Author KeithShadwick offers a unique slant on the man as musician,following Hendrix from his 1960s beginnings, through theyears of his intense listening and learning, to the full flow-ering of his Experience. This insightful, coffee table-qual-ity book concludes with a bold new analysis of howHendrix, like so many artists of genius before him, lostcontrol through his determination to assert it. Includes anappendix on Hendrix’s gear by music journalist and guitarist Douglas J. Noble. Full color, filled with fantasticphotos throughout______00331095 Hardcover (256 pages,

10-1/4" x 13") ....................$39.95ISBN# 0-87930-764-1

MY SON JIMIby James “Al” Hendrix astold to Jas ObrechtAljas Enterprises“He was an ordinary, run-of-the-mill kid coming along,”James “Al” Hendrix remem-bers about his son, “but he hadan imagination.” Many bookshave been written about Jimi

Hendrix’s guitar techniques, amps and whammy bars, butnone explores his humanity in the depth revealed here byhis loving father. In this extraordinary biography, AlHendrix shares stories, letters, never-before-seen snap-shots, and previously unpublished artwork by his remark-able son. Essential for every Hendrix fan!______00330418 (192 pages,

8-1/2" x 10-3/4")................$17.95ISBN# 0-96678-571-1

EVENINGS WITH HOROWITZA PERSONAL PORTRAIT

by David DubalAmadeus Press“Dubal, broadcaster, concertpianist, and faculty member atJuilliard, draws upon hisknowledgeable background toproduce a fascinating portrait of

the brilliant and electrifying pianist VladimirHorowitz...Discussions ensued on repertoire, stylisticinterpretations, tastes of audiences, other famouspianists, favored composers, and even such non-musicaltopics as care of animals, modern-day presidents, andAmerican youth. Dubal provides a rare and intimateglimpse of Horowitz and illustrates the precariousness ofaccommodating the temperament of a genius.” – Library Journal______00331093 Book/CD Pack

(348 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$24.95ISBN# 0-634-06510-6

STANDING IN THESHADOWS OF MOTOWN – THE LIFE AND MUSIC OFLEGENDARY BASSISTJAMES JAMERSONby Dr. LicksDr. Licks PublicationHe was the embodiment of the

Motown spirit and groove – the invisible entity whosebass playing inspired thousands of imitators, and made itimpossible for anyone with a pulse to sit still whenever aMotown record was playing. Now for the first time inprint, James Jamerson’s tumultuous life and musical bril-liance are explored in-depth through hundreds of inter-views, 49 transcribed musical scores, two hours ofrecorded all-star performances by the most famousbassists of all time, and more than fifty rarely seen pho-tographs. Features 120-minute CD!______00698960 Book/CD Pack

(208 pages, 9" x 12").........$35.00ISBN# 0-88188-882-6

MARIO LANZATENOR IN EXILE

by Roland L. BessetteAmadeus PressMore than 40 years after hispremature death, the mystique ofMario Lanza continues. Heremains a legendary figure, acrossover icon embraced andremembered by an entire

generation for bridging the gap between popular andclassical music, the acknowledged inspiration of today’sThree Tenors. Bessette tells his story with a novelist’s eyefor the inherent tragedy of Lanza’s brief life, thecontradictory facets of his personality, his passion forlife, and his self-destructiveness.______00331569 Hardcover

(275 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$24.95ISBN# 1-57467-044-1

A MOST REMARKABLE FELLAFRANK LOESSER AND THE GUYSAND DOLLS IN HIS LIFE: A PORTRAIT BY HIS DAUGHTER

by Susan LoesserHal LeonardComposer, lyricist, and driving

force behind such songs and stage productions as “Heartand Soul,” “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” Guys and Dolls andThe Most Happy Fella, Frank Loesser left an indeliblemark on American music. In this rich and revealing biog-raphy, his daughter profiles this prolific musical master-mind, piecing together her own memories with those ofsingers, songwriters, producers, friends and family mem-bers. The result is an accurate account of what it was liketo know Frank Loesser: a very funny man with a fiery tem-per whose ferocious commitment to his art drove singersout of their minds – and to their best. This comprehensiveaccount of Loesser’s life and career includes photos,drawings, lyrics and an index.______00330499 (304 pages,

6-1/2" x 9-1/2")..................$14.95ISBN# 0-634-00927-3

THE MAKING OF ADRUM COMPANYTHE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OFWILLIAM F. LUDWIG IIRebeats PressThe Ludwig Drum Companywas the world’s largest drumcompany in the 1920s underfounder William F. Ludwig, andagain in the 1960s under

his son. This fascinating autobiography by William F.Ludwig II begins with his childhood recollections ofhome life and his father’s drum factory. Restoration ofthe family name to the business, Total Percussion, TheBeatles, N.A.R.D., selling the company to Selmer, and hisactive lecture career since – all these topics areaddressed here in captivating detail.______00330925 (128 pages, 8-1/2" x 11") .$19.95

ISBN# 1-88840-805-7

IVOR MAIRANTS – MYFIFTY FRETTING YEARSAshley Mark PublishingCompanyAcknowledged as one of the world’sleading guitar experts, Ivor Mairantshas now put into one volume adetailed account of his personal

involvements with the guitar since 1927. My FiftyFretting Years is really three books in one: The first partis an autobiography of Mairants’ experiences as the fea-tured guitarist of many leading British bands and as aneducator and a writer for guitar; the second part dealswith his involvement with the steel strung guitar; thethird, with nylon strung guitars. Mairants vividly relateshis friendships, meetings and discussions with many leg-endary players, guitar manufacturers, composers andarrangers over the last half-century. ______00183370 (392 pages,

5-3/4" x 8-1/4") .................$12.95ISBN# 0-950-66243-5

JIM MARSHALL:THE FATHER OF LOUDTHE STORY OF THE MAN BEHINDTHE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUSGUITAR AMPLIFIERS

by Rich MaloofBackbeat Books

In the early 1960s a handful of brash British kidsmarched into a music store in their blue-collar town andasked the gentleman behind the desk to build them anamplifier with leg-shaking power and jaw-droppingtone. So he did. This first-ever biography tells the storyof Jim Marshall, founder of Marshall Amplification andcreator of guitar amplifiers that have defined the soundof rock and are prized by rock guitarists of every age andstyle. Highlights in Marshall’s history, images of ampanatomy, details about famous players’ preferredmodels, and testimonials from guitar stars round outthis engrossing success story.______00331151 Hardcover

(200 pages, 7" x 9") ...........$29.95ISBN# 0-87930-803-6

MASTERS OF JAZZ GUITARTHE STORY OF THEPLAYERS ANDTHEIR MUSIC

by Charles AlexanderBackbeat BooksThe jazz guitar and its masterplayers have had vast influence

in a genre of uniquely provocative 20th century music.Written by some of the world’s leading jazz authoritiesand featuring over 200 gorgeous photographs, this bookspotlights remarkable musicians whose artistry havemade the guitar fundamental to jazz. From 1930selectric pioneer Charlie Christian, to 1960s fusionvisionary Larry Coryell and beyond, Masters of JazzGuitar celebrates the achievements of players whochanged the sound of jazz.______00330985 Softcover w/ CD (192 pages,

9-1/2" x 12-1/4")................$29.95ISBN# 0-87930-728-5

MASTERS OF JAZZ SAXOPHONETHE STORY OF THE PLAYERSAND THEIR MUSIC

edited by Dave GellyBackbeat BooksWith over 100 color photosand insightful essays writtenby world-class jazz authori-ties, this book illustrates the

saxophone’s role in jazz from its earliest 1920s rootsthrough today. It describes how the sound of jazz hasbeen shaped in the hands of Coleman Hawkins, LesterYoung, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, BranfordMarsalis, Sonny Rollins, and many other legendary sax-ophonists in varying styles. It also includes a compre-hensive guide to the finest recordings featuring jazz sax-ophone. ______00330597 Hardcover (192 pages,

9-3/4" x 12-1/2")................$39.95ISBN# 0-87930-622-X

WES MONTGOMERYby Adrian IngramAshley Mark PublishingCompanyWes Montgomery was unques-tionably the most significantjazz guitarist to emerge duringthe 1960’s. During the 70’sand 80’s he had, like CharlieChristian and Django Rein-

hardt before him, become a major influence on otherguitar players. Through this book, guitarists and jazzguitar enthusiasts everywhere will fully understand andappreciate Wes’ achievements, so often narrowly catego-rized as the development of octave playing. WesMontgomery by Adrian Ingram has over 70 photographsand illustrations, many previously unpublished.______00183830 (126 pages, 8" x 11").........$19.95

ISBN# 0-9506-2249-4

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PIERRE MONTEUX,MAITREby John Canarinawith a foreword by Sir Neville MarrinerAmadeus PressPierre Monteux became famousat the age of 38 for conductingthe riotous world premiere ofIgor Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring

in Paris on May 29, 1913. The composer, fearing bodilyharm, escaped through a backstage window, while theimperturbable conductor persisted, forever to beidentified with the event. He would also conduct the firstconcert performance and one of the first two recordingsof Stravinsky’s masterpiece, the other one conducted byStravinsky himself. But it was Monteux’s Americanaudiences, especially in San Francisco and Boston, whowould love him the most over the course of a longcareer. He conducted many American premieres, worksof Debussy, Falla, Ravel, and among the more than adozen Boston premieres, those of The Rite of Springand of Mahler’s First Symphony. Canarina studied withMonteux for seven summers and brings great personalwarmth and understanding to this wise, admiring andhonest book, the first full-length biography of the manwhom so many knew and loved as “Maitre.”______00331638 Hardcover

(372 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$29.95ISBN# 1-57467-082-4

MARCEL MOYSEVOICE OF THE FLUTE

by Ann McCutchanAmadeus PressDrawing on five years of researchand well over 100 interviews withstudents, colleagues and familymembers of flutist Marcel Moyse,author McCutchan distills atruthful, vital portrait of this

charismatic, complex and sometimes puzzling man.______00331568 Hardcover (330 pages,

6-1/4" x 9-1/4")..................$29.95ISBN# 0-93134-068-3

GUITAR WORLD PRESENTS NIRVANA ANDTHE GRUNGE REVOLUTIONHal LeonardThe rise to prominence forNirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden,Alice in Chains and other grungemonsters is detailed here, inGuitar World Presents Nirvana

and the Grunge Revolution. The first section of thebook serves as a tribute to the late Nirvana guitarist KurtCobain. It features revealing interviews with Cobain, abehind-the-scenes look at Nirvana’s legendary MTV“Unplugged” performance, and an insider’s guide to themaking of their groundbreaking album, Nevermind. Inaddition, the book features interviews with many otherswho played key roles in the Seattle sound explosion,including Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard and MikeMcCready, Alice in Chains’ Jerry Cantrell andSoundgarden’s Kim Thayil and Chris Cornell.______00330368 (240 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$16.95

ISBN# 0-7935-9006-X

ORANGE BLOSSOM BOYSTHE UNTOLD STORYOF ERVIN T. ROUSE, CHUBBY WISEAND THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUSFIDDLE TUNE

by Randy NolesCenterstream Publications

One of the most bizarre stories in all of popular music isthe history of “Orange Blossom Special,” arguably thecentury’s best-known fiddle tune. The man credited withits ownership, Ervin T. Rouse, endured tragedy,alcoholism and mental illness. He spent his last yearsfiddling for tips in isolated taverns at the edge of theFlorida Everglades, and died all but unknown. The manwho claimed co-ownership, Chubby Wise, achieved fameas the seminal fiddler of the bluegrass genre, butstruggled to overcome personal demons and to heal thescars of childhood abandonment and abuse. Thisfascinating book uncovers how their legacies are foreverlinked with the legendary diesel streamliner whichinspired the tune six decades ago, as it roared throughAmerican history, bringing wonder and hope to everystop. Includes a Collector’s CD of rare, unreleasedoriginal recordings of “Orange Blossom Special” byBluegrass Etc., Byron Berline, Dennis Caplinger, BuddyEmmons, John Henry Gates, The Hellcasters, Gary Morse,Benny Martin and Mike Stevens. Also features the originalRouse Brothers recording from 1939, a live performanceby Chubby Wise, and six vintage bonus tracks.______00000282 Book/CD Pack

(160 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$34.95ISBN# 1-57424-104-4

TOM PAXTON – THE HONOR OF YOUR COMPANYCherry Lane MusicA festival of song, biographyand memorabilia celebratingone of America’s great folklegends! Tom Paxton tells hisstory as only he can, fromhis early days in Oklahomathrough the exciting ‘50s

and ‘60s in New York’s Greenwich Village, including hislong interest in creating and performing children’smusic. Lavishly illustrated with photos and memorabiliafrom his long career. Features music and lyrics to over 85songs, including: My Dog’s Bigger Than Your Dog •Ramblin’ Boy • The Marvelous Toy • and more.______02500010 (144 pages, 9" x 12") .........$17.95

ISBN# 1-57560-144-3

JACO – THE EXTRAORDINARY AND TRAGIC LIFE OF JACO PASTORIUSby Bill MilkowskiBackbeat BooksThis tragic tale of the man who revolu-tionized the electric bass will appeal to

players, fans, and anyone curious about the fine line betweencreative genius and madness. Bass players and music fanstoday – whether of jazz, rock, reggae, pop, or punk – owemuch to Jaco Pastorius, who literally reinvented the role ofthe electric bass. Jaco takes an in-depth look at his lifethrough biographical narrative, personal tributes, and pho-tographs. It chronicles his development beginning in thenightclub circuit, then on the road with Wayne Cochran &The C.C. Riders, then catapulting to stardom in WeatherReport. It explores his diagnosis as a manic depressive, hiseventual downfall accelerated by alcohol and cocaine, andhis senseless and violent death. Includes photos. ______00330256 (264 pages,

6-1/4" x 9-1/4") .................$14.95ISBN# 0-87930-426-X

GUITAR WORLDPRESENTS PINK FLOYDHal Leonardby Alan di Perna and the editors of Guitar WorldPink Floyd’s extraordinary careerhas now spanned four decades,from their early days pushing thecutting edge of British psychedelic

pop to their massive successes with moody, conceptualmasterpieces like Dark Side of the Moon, Wish YouWere Here and The Wall, to their acrimonious split withRoger Waters and finally, the immense stadium tours thatfollowed. Throughout, Pink Floyd has influencedeveryone from David Bowie to Nine Inch Nails toRadiohead, and their albums continue to have timelessappeal. Now, premier interview journalist Alan di Pernaand the editors of Guitar World have collectedpenetrating interviews and insights into Roger Waters,David Gilmour, Nick Mason and Rick Wright to create avivid portrait of a notoriously reclusive band.______00330799 (124 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$14.95

ISBN# 0-634-03286-0

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PLAYING FROMTHE HEARTGREAT MUSICIANS TALKABOUT THEIR CRAFT

edited by Robert L. DoerschukBackbeat BooksThrough the eyes and ears of topmusic writers, Playing from the

Heart brings you closer to 43 of the best players inpopular music. Drawn from the rich archives of GuitarPlayer, Bass Player, Keyboard and Drums &Drumming, these classic interviews and photos revealthe skill, artistry and personality of world-class musiciansin rock, blues, jazz and other styles. Provocative, oftencontroversial, and always insightful, these interviews getto the heart of each player’s creative process: theirmusical ideas and innovations, playing styles andtechniques, equipment, influences and more. Plus you’lllearn the “backstory” of each interview, direct from thewriters and editors. Artist covered include: Chuck Berry,The Edge, Bonnie Raitt, Bootsy Collins, Billy Joel, GingerBaker, Lars Ulrich and many others.______00330949 (294 pages, 6" x 9-1/4").....$19.95

ISBN# 0-87930-704-8

TITO PUENTE’S: DRUMMING WITHTHE MAMBO KINGby Tito Puente and Jim PayneHudson MusicPlease see the Drumssection for a complete descrition.

______06620048 Book/CD Pack (192 pages, 9" x 12") .........$35.00

ISBN# 0-634-01956-2

REVEAL – THE STORYOF R.E.M.by Johnny BlackBackbeat BooksR.E.M. has produced some ofthe most consistentlyfascinating, successful, andhonest music of the past 20plus years, combining lyricaland musical experimentation

in ways that nonetheless are accessible to themainstream rock audience. Drawing upon first-handinterviews with band members and insiders, Reveal is abiographical exploration of the work and life of thisseminal band. With a focus on the music and how itevolves from the personalities within the band, this bookprovides new insights into R.E.M.’s creative process.______00331132 (176 pages,

7-3/8" x 9-1/4")..................$22.95ISBN# 0-87930-776-5

DJANGO REINHARDTby Charles DelaunayAshley Mark Publishing CompanyThis deluxe edition featuresthree parts. The first part isdevoted to Charles Delaunay’scharming and authoritativebiography of Django. The sec-ond part is a discography of all

of Django’s known recorded works. The final part is devot-ed to over 150 photographs and illustrations of the masterguitarist, many of which have never been published before.This beautiful book is without a doubt the finest literary trib-ute ever made to the eternal genius of Django Reinhardtand is a must for jazz lovers and guitar enthusiasts alike.______00183208 (300 pages, 8" x 11").........$29.50

ISBN# 0-9506-2246-X

DJANGO’S GYPSIES – THE MYSTIQUE OFDJANGO REINHARDT AND HIS PEOPLEby Ian CruickshankAshley Mark Publishing CompanyThis beautiful book is a uniquecollection of photographs, illus-trations, memorabilia and quo-

tations, conveying his unique place in the history of jazz, andhis impact on the musical development of guitarists all overthe world. This book has over 300 photographs and illus-trations, many of which have never been published before.______00183209 (138 pages,

8-1/4" x 11-3/4") ...............$23.95ISBN# 1-87263-906-2

TRAPS – THE DRUM WONDER THE LIFE OF BUDDY RICH

by Mel TorméRebeats PressNow back in print, this best-seller byMel Tormé is a brilliant biography ofhis friend of forty years, Buddy Rich,

who was one of the most famous drummers of the SwingEra, having starred in the Artie Shaw and Tommy Dorseybands. His career started when he was two years old inhis parents' Vaudeville act, and by the time he was fourhe was the highest paid child performer in the world.The Buddy Rich story is a fascinating one, as much forwhat it says about the world of American music andentertainment as for the remarkable life it portrays.Drawing from interviews and many personal reminis-cences, Tormé packs this biography with vivid, oftenfunny, anecdotes. His personal touch and his in-depthknowledge of jazz make for a moving, insightful, andoften hilarious biography.______00330338 Softcover (233 pages,

6-1/2" x 9-1/2") .................$14.95ISBN# 1-88840-802-2

______00330337 Hardcover (233 pages, 6-1/2" x 9-1/2") .................$24.95

ISBN# 1-88840-803-0

ROCK AND ROLL DOCTORLOWELL GEORGE: GUITARIST,SONGWRITER AND FOUNDEROF LITTLE FEAT

by Mark BrendBackbeat BooksThe late Lowell George is bestknown as the lead singer, slideguitarist, songwriter and

producer of Little Feat. George’s humor and surreal lyricsbecame a Little Feat trademark, making songs like “FatMan in the Bathtub” and “Dixie Chicken” unforgettable.Rock and Roll Doctor explores the genius that animatedLittle Feat – from George’s early bands to his work withFrank Zappa, landmark albums such as Feats Don’t FailMe Now and The Last Record Album, and his laterproduction work with Linda Ronstadt and the GratefulDead. George’s colorful childhood is covered in depth –as is his solo career after Little Feat that was cut shorttragically. Each Little Feat album is treated to a separatechapter that examines the development of every song –how it was conceived, recorded and produced. Theanalysis of Little Feat’s complex rhythms will fascinatemusicians and fans alike.______00330991 (176 pages,

7-3/8" x 9-1/4")..................$19.95ISBN# 0-87930-726-9

SOMEWHERE FOR ME – A BIOGRAPHY OF RICHARD RODGERSby Meryle SecrestApplause BooksNo American composer has beenmore widely celebrated, nor soconsistently misunderstood asRichard Rodgers. Although he was

one of America’s most brilliant and prolific composers,whose credits include more than 900 published songs,40 Broadway musicals and numerous films, Rodgers iswidely believed to be the almost stolid opposite of whohe really was. Meryle Secrest shows us for the first timehis complex nature and the inspiration for his art.Looking intensely at Rodger’s unparalleled career,Secrest follows his close and fruitful workingrelationship with Lorenz Hart, a collaboration thatresulted in more than thirty musicals but was ultimatelyundone by Hart’s alcoholism. Moving on to Rodger’ssecond collaborator, Secrest records the triumphs withthe gifted and more stable Oscar Hammerstein,including Carousel, South Pacific and The King and I,along with many more. Rodgers’ personal life isexplored, as well. Secrest writes about the composer’schildhood, and how, from an early age, he used music toescape. And she explores Rodgers’ own battle withalcohol, as well as the deep tensions in his 49-yearmarriage to Dorothy Feiner. Somewhere for Me is botha vivid portrait of American musical theatre, and anilluminating examination of one of its greatest artists.______00314609 (462 pages,

6-1/4" x 9-3/8")..................$18.95ISBN# 1-55783-581-0

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ROCK TROUBADOURSby Jeffrey Pepper RodgersAcoustic Guitar Backstage SeriesString Letter PublishingIn these revealing conversations,today’s top artists offer a lookinside their creative process assongwriters, guitarists, recording

artists, and performers. Includes Jerry Garcia and DavidGrisman, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, AniDiFranco, Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds, IndigoGirls, Ben Harper, Chris Whitley, and more.______00330752 (128 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$14.95

ISBN# 1-890490-37-7

TOMMY TEDESCO – CONFESSIONS OF A GUITAR PLAYERAN AUTOBIOGRAPHY

CenterstreamPublicationsThe late Tommy Tedescowas the most recorded gui-tarist in the history of themusic business. His four-decade career earned him a

reputation among his peers as one of the world’s bestmusicians. His contributions have been instrumental inshaping the sound of popular music. This book coversTommy’s life story and includes lots of studio photos andquotes from some of the world’s most famous musicians.______00000158 (104 pages, 9" x 12").........$24.95

ISBN# 0-9317-5971-4

21ST-CENTURYCELLISTSStrings Backstage SeriesString Letter PublishingThis collection of interviewssparkles with the individualpersonalities of some of thiscentury’s most gifted cellists. Withvoices as unique as their

instruments, these musicians reveal the facets andtextures of their professional and personal lives. Fromthe intrepid Bion Tsang to the dynamic Kenneth Slowikand the charming Yo-Yo Ma, these artists and manyothers discuss what it’s like to be a soloist, member of anensemble, composer, mentor, musical activist andrecording artist. How they began, what cultural andhistorical forces shaped them, how they practice, andwhat they aspire to – this and more are illuminated in thisfascinating volume. Artists include: David Finckel, RalphKirshbaum, Laurence Lesser, Yo-Yo Ma, Kermit Moore,Carlos Prieto, Hai-Ye Ni, Kenneth Slowik, Bion Tsang, JianWang and Peter Wispelwey.______00330754 (128 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$14.95

ISBN# 1-890490-39-3

21ST CENTURY STRINGQUARTETS – VOLUME 1by Edith EislerStrings Backstage SeriesString Letter PublishingIn this collection of in-depth inter-views, today’s leading performersget to the heart of one of the mostbeloved forms of classical music:

the string quartet. Representing both young groups andlongstanding favorites, they all have insights into the joysand hardships of expressing themselves as part of atight-knit ensemble. How they practice, how they cometo consensus, their performance secrets and anxieties,what moves and inspires them – all this and more comesto life in this series of revealing interviews with playerand charter Strings magazine contributor Edith Eisler.______00330530 (128 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$12.95

ISBN# 1-890490-15-6

21ST CENTURY VIOLINISTS, VOL. 1String Letter PublishingIn this collection of in-depth inter-views, today’s leading violinists dis-cuss making music on one of theworld’s most beloved instruments.Whether they’re child prodigies justcoming onto the stage or cultural

icons whose careers have had a lasting influence on gen-erations of players, they provide a rare glimpse into the fas-cinating life of the classical violin soloist. How they prac-tice, how they work with other musicians, their perform-ance secrets and anxieties, what moves and inspires them– all this and more comes to life in this series of revealingone-on-one conversations. Each of the interviews was con-ducted by a fellow musician and first published in thepages of Strings magazine, where both professionals anddedicated amateurs share their passion for music.______00699221 (128 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$12.95

ISBN# 1-890490-26-1

THE U2 READERA QUARTER CENTURY OFCOMMENTARY, CRITICISMAND REVIEWS

compiled and edited by Hank Bordowitzforeword by John SwensonHal LeonardThe U2 Reader presents theworld’s most popular rock band

from battle of the bands beginnings through today, in allof its many facets. Editor and compiler Hank Bordowitzhas gathered articles ranging from U2’s first mention ina suburban Dublin newspaper to coverage of the group’sappearance at the Super Bowl. The U2 Reader deals withevery aspect of the band from the way they do businessto the way their music and lives convey their inherentspirituality. It includes reviews of albums and the live U2experience, as well as behind-the-scenes looks at theband, including their forays into pop and politics.______00330970 (416 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$17.95

ISBN# 0-634-03832-X

GUITAR WORLD PRESENTS VAN HALENHal LeonardNo artist has been more closelyassociated with Guitar World mag-azine over the years than EdwardVan Halen, the man who, in the lateseventies and early eighties,changed the course of guitar histo-

ry. This collection of classic interviews with the greatEdward tells the real story behind his earth-shakingtechnique, brilliant songwriting and relationship with Van Halen’s former vocalists, David Lee Roth andSammy Hagar.______00330294 (208 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$14.95

ISBN# 0-7935-8081-1

GUITAR WORLD PRESENTS STEVIE RAY VAUGHANHal LeonardStevie Ray Vaughan, bluesman, gui-tarist and legend, was only 35 atthe time of his death, but in his life-time he managed to revitalize theblues, influence a generation of

guitarists and produce a phenomenal body of work. Hisstory is told here in Guitar World Presents Stevie RayVaughan, a collection of articles about the great guitaristfrom the pages of Guitar World magazine. This deluxevolume features probing interviews held over the yearswith Stevie Ray, instructional material, a completediscography of his recorded works, and living reminis-cences by his fellow musicians.______00330293 (144 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$14.95

ISBN# 0-7935-8080-3

ROADHOUSE BLUESSTEVIE RAY VAUGHANAND TEXAS R&Bby Hugh GregoryBackbeat BooksTexas is the honorary home ofroadhouse music, and the lateStevie Ray Vaughan itsuncrowned king. More than

just a biography and musical exploration of Stevie RayVaughan, Roadhouse Blues tells the stories of the greatTexas musicians that came before him and influencedhim so deeply. It puts in context Stevie Ray’s rise to fame– including the part played by his family, his friends, hisheroes (like Jimi Hendrix), and his addiction to drinkand drugs – as well as the lasting impact that his briefbut turbulent life and work had on his contemporaries,and on later generations of blues fans and guitar players.______00331078 (192 pages,

7-1/2" x 9-1/4")..................$19.95ISBN# 0-87930-747-1

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VIOLIN VIRTUOSOSString Letter PublishingAn exceptional variety of dynamicviolin soloists are making their markon the world’s stages at the dawn ofthis new century. Violin Virtuosostakes you into their world. In thesecompelling profiles, each musicianreveals the personal, technical, and

psychological aspects of their lives in music: how they copewith isolation, how they approach and interpret theirrepertoire, and what kindles their passions and unitesthem with their audiences. This fascinating companion toVol. 1 includes profiles of Joshua Bell, Vadim Repin,Kyung-Wha Chung, Hilary Hahn, Viktoria Mullova, LeilaJosefowicz, Christian Tetzlaff and more.______00330566 (128 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$12.95

ISBN# 1-890490-31-8

THE YARDBIRDSTHE BAND THAT LAUNCHED ERICCLAPTON, JEFF BECK AND JIMMY PAGE

by Alan ClaysonBackbeat BooksAlthough together for only fiveyears, The Yardbirds exertedtremendous influence on the

music and style of the ’60s and for decades beyond. Theirimpact has been felt throughout the rock genre, frompsychedelia to blues-rock, heavy metal, and the music oftoday’s jam bands. The Yardbirds came from middle-classEngland, embraced the soulful music of the African-American South, and helped re-import it back into theStates as the embryo of heavy metal music. In the process,the band produced three guitar greats: Eric Clapton,Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck. Every fan of The Yardbirds, orof ’60s-derived music in general, will revel in this book(which includes more than 50 photos from the group’sheyday, plus a detailed diary of every gig, recording andbroadcast they did) and enjoy reading the stories – oldand new – as much as Clayson enjoys telling them.______00330988 (208 pages,

7-3/8" x 9-1/4")..................$22.95ISBN# 0-87930-724-2

NEIL YOUNG – JOURNEYTHROUGH THE PASTTHE STORIES BEHIND THE CLASSICSONGS OF NEIL YOUNG

by Nigel WilliamsonBackbeat BooksNeil Young’s musical evolutionhas been as versatile as rockitself: pioneering country-rocker

with Buffalo Springfield; seminal folk-rocker with Crosby,Stills, Nash & Young; gentle acoustic guitarist; crashinghard rock electric guitarist; grunge prototype; and good-times rock ’n’ roller. This cerebral singer/songwriter haspenned unforgettable melodies, harmonies, and lyrics,portraying plaintive sadness, lilting warmth, and raggedanguish with his unmistakable tenor voice. Offeringdetailed analyses of this idiosyncratic musician’s songsand the stories behind them, this book examines all ofYoung’s key albums from 1967 to 2000, including suchmilestones as After the Gold Rush, Harvest, Tonight’s theNight, Rust Never Sleeps, Harvest Moon, Silver & Gold,and many others.______00331009 (160 pages, 8-1/2" x 11")...$24.95

ISBN# 0-87930-741-2

MUSIC HISTORY

GUITAR WORLD PRESENTS ALTERNATIVE ROCKHal LeonardOnce an underground scenereserved for college rock hipsters,alternative rock became a full-blown chart-topping musical forcein the ‘90s with the success of suchartists as Smashing Pumpkins,

Live, Bush and Stone Temple Pilots. Guitar WorldPresents Alternative Rock provides the complete histo-ry of alternative rock, and in-depth interviews with someof its biggest names, including Hole, Nirvana, Offspring,Soundgarden, Nine Inch Nails, Green Day, Oasis, Jane’sAddiction and others.______00330369 (352 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$17.95

ISBN# 0-7935-9007-8

BACK TO A SHADOW IN THE NIGHTMUSIC JOURNALISM ANDWRITINGS: 1968-2001by Jonathan CottHal LeonardOne of the most importantcritics writing in the past 35years, Jonathan Cott hasinterviewed and reviewed major

artists in publishing, art, film and music. In Back to aShadow in the Night, his music interviews and essaysare collected for the first time in one volume. Frompondering the links between Patti Smith and Rimbaud torevealing the introverted and eccentric mind of GlennGould, Cott consistently provides probing andfascinating dialogues in his interviews. In this collection,John Lennon gives insights on surviving fame four daysbefore his murder, Bob Dylan contemplates identity inhis film Renaldo and Clara, and Lou Reed explores thenihilism of New York City and the best lines he’s everwritten, to name but a few topics. With interwovenstrands of Eastern philosophy and classical music,nursery rhymes and rock and roll, Cott’s musings have abeauty and texture all their own.______00330882 Hardcover

(504 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$28.95ISBN# 0-634-03596-7

BEYOND HAVA NAGILAA SYMPHONY OF HASIDIC MUSICIN 3 MOVEMENTS

by Velvel PasternakTara PublicationsVelvel Pasternak, a noted ethno-musicologist and lecturer, hasbrought the joy of Hasidic music

to audiences throughout North America and Israel. Thethree movements of this book feature Velvel’s often-humorous retelling of his music projects with Hasidim, ashort overview of their music’s essence, and the songs withbackground stories and annotations. ______00330521 (172 pages, 7-1/2" x 10")...$29.95

ISBN# 0-9336-7678-6

BROADWAY MUSICALS SHOW BY SHOW by Stanley Green, revised by Kay GreenHal LeonardChronologically arranged beginningwith The Black Crook in 1866, thiscomprehensive and widely used

Broadway reference book includes show entries upthrough the latest hits (Rent, Sunset Boulevard,Victor/Victoria) and all the latest big revivals (ShowBoat, How to Succeed in Business Without ReallyTrying, The King and I). Features statistics, insideinformation, critical reception, photos and more.______00183121 (386 pages, 6" x 9")...........$16.95

ISBN# 0-7935-7750-0

CHASIN’ THAT DEVIL’S MUSIC –SEARCHING FOR THE BLUESby Gayle Dean Wardlowedited with an introduction byEdward KomaraBackbeat Books

From personal interviews with friends and relatives oflong-gone bluesmen, to a 1990s interpretation of thetraditional crossroads legend, this collection of essays byGayle Dean Wardlow takes a fresh approach to explor-ing the musical and cultural history of the blues.______00330429 (270 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$19.95

ISBN# 0-87930-552-5

GUITAR WORLD PRESENTS CLASSIC ROCKHal LeonardGuitar World Presents ClassicRock is a fascinating look back atthe artists who shaped rock and rollforever. Read the inside story of howsongs like The Allman Brothers’“Ramblin’ Man,” The Doors’ “Light

My Fire,” The Eagles’ “Hotel California” and LynyrdSkynyrd’s “Freebird” were created; learn the completehistory of Neil Young; let Aerosmith take you album-by-album through their illustrious career, and read a tributeto the late, great Jerry Garcia. Also features interviews withPete Townshend, Angus Young, David Gilmour, FrankZappa, Billy Gibbons, and more.______00330370 (304 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$17.95

ISBN# 0-7935-9008-6

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THE CRAWDADDY!BOOKWRITINGS (AND IMAGES) FROMTHE MAGAZINE OF ROCK

edited by Paul WilliamsHal LeonardWhen 17-year-old PaulWilliams began publishingCrawdaddy! magazine in

1966, just as the American counterculture was poised toexplode, the world was only beginning to take rockmusic as seriously as the intelligencia took folk and jazz.Preceding both Rolling Stone and Creem, Crawdaddy!has gone down in history as the pioneer of rockjournalism, and was the training ground for many rockwriters who would later become stars in their own right.Now, Paul Williams has gathered the best of Crawdaddy!into a revealing anthology that captures a fascinatinghistorical moment when Jimi Hendrix, the Doors, theGrateful Dead and Buffalo Springfield were unknownand as yet unheard, and inspired writers were strugglingto find the language with which to describe this new, vitalmusic. Peter Guralnick, Ralph Gleason, Richard Fariña,Jon Landau, Samuel R. Delany and Richard Meltzer arejust a few of the later-day luminaries who cut their teethwriting for Crawdaddy! and who are showcased in thisstunning collection. Featuring essays and notes byWilliams and over 25 photos, The Crawdaddy! Book isa must for anyone who loves the spirit of rock ’n’ roll.______00330768 (320 pages, 8-1/2" x 11")...$18.95

ISBN# 0-634-02958-4

THE MUSICAL WORLD OF WALT DISNEY by David TietyenHal LeonardThe Musical World of WaltDisney presents the storiesbehind the music of Disneyfilms, television productions,and other entertainment proj-ects – how songs were com-

posed, why certain songs were created, the role thatmusic played within the films, and a look at the peopleresponsible for the classic words and music. Includescolor illustrations and photographs of classic Disneycharacters.______00183514 (158 pages, 8-1/2" x 11") ..$19.95

ISBN# 0-88188-476-6

DOWN BEAT: SIXTYYEARS OF JAZZEdited by Frank AlkyerHal LeonardPublished in conjunction withthe world’s premier jazzmagazine Down Beat, thisbook serves as a decade-by-decade history of jazz, blues,and other popular music from

the 1930s to today. With more than 200 photos and plentyof archival treasures, this is a must-have book for jazz fans.______00330114 (274 pages,

6-3/4" x 8-7/8")..................$22.95ISBN# 0-7935-3491-7

EIGHT MILES HIGHFOLK-ROCK’S FLIGHTFROM HAIGHT-ASHBURYTO WOODSTOCK

by Richie UnterbergerBackbeat BooksEight Miles High documents theevolution of the folk-rockmovement from mid-1966through the end of the decade.

This book on the history of folk rock portrays themutation of the genre into psychedelia via Californiabands like The Byrds and Jefferson Airplane; thematuration of folk-rock composers in the singer-songwriter movement; the re-emergence of Bob Dylanand the creation of country-rock; the rise of folk-rock’sfirst supergroup, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young; theorigination of British folk-rock; and the growingimportance of major festivals from Newport toWoodstock. Based on firsthand interviews with suchfolk-rock visionaries as: Jorma Kaukonen, RogerMcGuinn, Donovan, Judy Collins, Jim Messina, DanHicks and dozens of others.______00331072 (344 pages, 6" x 9-1/2").....$19.95

ISBN# 0-87930-743-9

ELECTRO SHOCK!GROUNDBREAKERS OFSYNTH MUSIC

by Greg RuleBackbeat BooksThis compelling book exploresthe innovative performers ofthe past three decades whohave used synthesizers to

create new music includes conversations with some of thebiggest electronic hitmakers since the ’70s: ChemicalBrothers, Trent Reznor, Aphex Twin, and others. Eachprofile spotlights the artist’s most prized electronic gearwith a photo, historical details, and specifications. ______00330488 (248 pages,

7-3/8" x 9-1/4") .................$17.95ISBN# 0-87930-582-7

45 RPMTHE HISTORY, HEROES & VILLAINS OF APOP MUSIC REVOLUTION

by Jim Dawson & Steve PropesBackbeat BooksIn the 1950s and ’60s, thoseshiny 45-rpm records with the

big hole in the middle were the primary delivery system forpopular American music, especially rock ’n’ roll. Cheap tomanufacture and available to even fly-by-night recordoperations, the "donut disc" changed the way popularmusic was written, recorded, promoted, and marketed, andit broke – at least for a time – the iron-fisted dominance ofthe major record corporations. It explores how thejukebox, the autonomous disc jockey, and payola and artistrip-offs kept the 45 at the forefront of rock ’n’ roll for 20years. There are also chapters on the most valuable (andlegendary) 45s of all time, as well as the oddities, oddballs,and freak hits that make listening to 45s so much fun.______00331097 (176 pages,

7-1/4" x 9-1/8")..................$19.95ISBN# 0-87930-757-9

FRENCH PIANISM –SECOND EDITIONA HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE

by Charles TimbrellAmadeus PressThe undisputed preeminence ofParis as a center of the pianoworld dates from the early 19thcentury, and the rigorousprofessors of the Paris

Conservatoire transmitted the characteristic Frenchpiano style faithfully to each new generation for some150 years. First published to critical acclaim in 1992,this landmark study, now considerably expanded andrevised, surveys the historical development,performance practices and pedagogical philosophies ofthis vital school.______00331539 Hardcover (372 pages,

6-1/4" x 9-1/4")..................$27.95ISBN# 1-57467-045-X

THE GREAT MOVIEMUSICAL TRIVIA BOOKby Jeff KurttiApplause Books“If you’re a fan of the celluloidmusical, get ready – you areabout to have one terrifictime.” – Shirley Jones • “It’shere. The perfect gift foranyone who likes a good movie

musical ... This is complete coverage: from stats throughawards, to fun dirt on ten of everyone’s favorite movies.It grabs you and you can’t quit nibbling.” – 4-Front______00314011 (232 pages,

8-3/8" x 10-7/8")...............$16.95ISBN# 1-55783-222-6

GUITAR PEOPLEby Willie G. Moseleyforeword by Mark FarnerVintage Guitar BooksWith two or three interviews ineach issue of Vintage Guitarmagazine, Willie G. Moseleyhas to be one of the mostprolific guitar playerinterviewers on Earth. This,

his fourth book, contains over 60 of his best interviewsfrom the past several years with the greats of yesterdayand today, including legends such as B.B. King, BillyGibbons, Duane Eddy, and many more. Guitar People isfully illustrated and has an added bonus of tours ofseveral American guitar companies.______00330321 (280 pages, 8-1/2" x 11")...$14.95

ISBN# 1-88488-306-0

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HARD BOP ACADEMYTHE SIDEMEN OF ART BLAKEY ANDTHE JAZZ MESSENGERS

by Alan GoldsherHal LeonardHard Bop Academy criticallyexamines the multitude of giftedartists who populated the many

edition of the Jazz Messengers. In addition to dissectingthe sidemen’s most consequential work with Blakey’sband, jazz musician and acclaimed novelist AlanGoldsher offers up engaging profiles of everyone fromWynton Marsalis to Terence Blanchard to Hank Mobley toWayne Shorter to Horace Silver to Keith Jarrett to CurtisFuller to Steve Davis. Goldsher also conducted over 30interviews with surviving graduates of Blakey’s Hard BopAcademy, many of whom spoke at length of their tenurewith the legendary “Buhaina” for the first time.______00330896 Hardcover (180 pages,

6-1/4" x 9-1/4") .................$23.50ISBN# 0-634-03793-5

A HISTORY OF THE CONCERTOby Michael Thomas RoederAmadeus PressThis lucid guide traces theconcerto’s evolution over themajor periods of music-baroque, classical, romantic,and 20th century. Thecompositions of each

important composer are discussed in detail, making thisa useful companion to the form.______00331553 Hardcover (484 pages,

7-5/8" x 10-5/8")................$39.95ISBN# 0-93134-061-6

THE HITS JUST KEEP ON COMINGTHE HISTORY OFTOP 40 RADIO

by Ben Fong-TorresBackbeat BooksThis lively book peels back the manylayers of the Top 40 phenomenon:

the DJs, fans, singles, jingles, dedications, contests,requests, and more. The book features exclusiveinterviews with such renowned radio personalities andprogrammers as Casey Kasem, Dick Clark, “CousinBrucie” Morrow, Gary Owens, and many others. The bookincludes an exclusive CD with “airchecks” – rarerecordings from actual Top 40 broadcasts – so thatreaders can hear the crazed, creative, and compellingvoices that made Top 40 so memorable. Also includes 80black-and-white photos to put faces to the voices that Top40 listeneres know so well.______00330859 (274 pages,

6-3/4" x 8-7/8")..................$19.95ISBN# 0-87930-664-5

HOLLYWOOD MUSICALS YEAR BY YEAR – 2ND EDITIONby Stanley GreenHal LeonardThe late Stanley Green was one ofthe first serious musical theatrehistorians, and this book was his

labor of love. We are proud to present an updatededition of his authoritative compendium of the greatestfilm musicals ever made. Elaine Schmidt has added 23entries to the 1990 edition, including: Beauty and theBeast • The Bodyguard • Evita • The Lion King • ThePreacher’s Wife • Sister Act • and more. Each entryincludes all of the pertinent facts about a film, and abrief essay about the plot and production. This fabulousreference book includes hundreds of black & whitestills, and several thorough indexes.______00183314 (400 pages, 6" x 9")...........$16.95

ISBN# 0-634-00765-3

IN THE LISTENING ROOM WHERE ARTISTS CRITIQUE THEMUSIC OF THEIR PEERS

compiled by John StixCherry Lane MusicSee the Guitar Equipment &Performance section for a complete description.

______02500097 (224 pages, 6" x 9")...........$14.95ISBN# 1-575-60217-2

INSIDE CLASSICROCK TRACKSSONGWRITING AND RECORDINGSECRETS OF 100 GREAT SONGSFROM 1960 TO THE PRESENT DAY

by Rikky RooksbyBackbeat BooksPresenting a remarkableselection of songs ranging

from vintage rock ‘n’ roll to today’s electronic dancemusic, this book analyzes in fine detail the writing andrecording techniques behind 100 selected singles andalbum cuts to see exactly what makes a great track great.Whether you’re a musician looking for inspiration orcreative tips, or a music lover who wants to get the mostfrom your record collection, Inside Classic RockTracks is a unique combination of critical appreciationand hands-on insight. Readers will discover exactly howdifferent sounds within songs are achieved, and thevarious ways engineers throughout the history ofpopular music have arranged and recorded them.Analyzes music from the worlds of funk, folk rock, surf,blues, disco, country, hard rock, Britpop, R&B, reggae,psychedelic rock, punk, Motown, techno and more.______00330860 (176 pages, 8-1/2" x 11") .$19.95

ISBN# 0-87930-654-8

INSIDE THE HITSby Wayne WadhamsBerklee PressIn this exciting and captivatingbook, Wayne Wadhams examinespop music and culture from the1950s through the ‘80s, providinghis insider insight. Serious musi-cians and fans alike will enjoyreading all about why the selected

songs (more than 60 are featured) became such tremen-dous hits. Each song is carefully analyzed to discover thewinning qualities that make it so powerful. The text isaccentuated by a devoted website with streaming audio.______50449476 (550 pages, 8" x 10") .........$29.95

ISBN# 0-634-01430-7

JAZZ ON RECORDTHE FIRST SIXTY YEARS

by Scott YanowBackbeat BooksIn this comprehensive volume,Scott Yanow traces the history ofjazz through its recordings.Most live performances fromthis rich 60-year period are lost

forever, but jazz fans can experience a rich legacy ofrecorded work. Sorting through and colorfullycommenting on thousands of CDs and LPs, Yanow pointsout which performances are the most representative ofthe great 20th-century artists and which recordings areessential to jazz fans’ collections. Along the way he takesreaders on a journey through the golden ages of jazz,covering styles such as New Orleans jazz, swing, bebop,cool jazz, Dixieland, hard bop, soul jazz, the avant-garde,and fusion – and showing how these forms diverge,develop, and continue to flourish.______00331100 Hardcover (860 pages,

7-1/2" x 10-1/4")................$49.95ISBN# 0-87930-755-2

JAZZ-ROCK FUSIONTHE PEOPLE, THE MUSIC

by Julie Coryell and Laura FriedmanHal Leonard As jazz and fusion enjoy a resur-gence here at the turn of the cen-tury, Jazz-Rock Fusion cele-

brates the artists that founded this timeless music. Thisgorgeously photographed book features rare interviewswith all of the genre’s most outstanding artists, from lategreats like Miles Davis and Jaco Pastorius to living legendslike Michael Brecker, Herbie Hancock and WayneShorter. Also included are extensive and cross-referenceddiscographies listing hundreds of jazz-rock albums andthe players who made them time-honored treasures.______00330438 (362 pages, 8" x 10") .........$27.95

ISBN# 0-7935-9941-5

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THE JEWISH MUSICCOMPANIONHISTORICAL OVERVIEW,PERSONALITIES,ANNOTATED FOLKSONGS

by Velvel PasternakTara PublicationsNoted musicologist VelvelPasternak has worked to

capture and transmit the musical traditions of worldJewish communities. The Jewish Music Companion isdedicated to those topics that represent the broadpanorama of Jewish music. Written in an easilyunderstandable manner, the book is comprised of foursections: An Historical Overview; Jewish Music Artists;Annotated Folksongs; and an Appendix. Transcriptions ofmusic with chords are included, as well as a CD with 14selections representing the spectrum of Jewish folksongs.______00331082 Book/CD Pack (216 pages,

7-1/2" x 10-1/4")................$34.95ISBN# 1-92891-824-7

LEGENDS OF ROCK GUITARby Pete Prown & HP NewquistHal LeonardThis book is a virtualencyclopedia of great electricguitar players, with 35chapters examining the majorplayers in each important eraof rock. The book begins with

rock’s birth from the blues, covering masters like RobertJohnson and Muddy Waters. It proceeds to coverrockabilly greats like Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, BuddyHolly; through the mop tops and matching suits of theBritish Invasion; to the psychedelia of the Dead andHendrix; glam rock’s dresses and distortion; fusionvirtuosos like Metheny, Gambale, and Henderson; metalmasters; shred stars; grunge gods; grindcore; and muchmore. Legends of Rock Guitar is not only a greatresource for guitar fans, but an interesting and well-researched chronology of the rock idiom.______00330019 (264 pages, 8-1/2" x 11")...$22.95

ISBN# 0-7935-4042-9

LONDON LIVEFROM THE YARDBIRDS TOPINK FLOYD TO THE SEX PISTOLS

by Tony BaconBackbeat BooksFrom tiny pubs and clubs, torefined concert halls, to hugeamphitheatres and parks, thisunusual book celebrates the

venues, musicians, and shows that put live rock in thespotlight of London’s 1950s-’70s cultural scene. Basedon eyewitness accounts, this spectacular tale is told bythe musicians themselves, plus the promoters, owners,bouncers, roadies, and fans who made it happen. Rarecolor photos bring it all to life, along with an outstandingcollection of memorabilia featuring tickets, advertise-ments, contracts, handbills, and more. Includes 100color photos.______00330489 (192 pages, 7" x 9")...........$19.95

ISBN# 0-87930-572-X

MAESTRO, PLEASE!Cartoons by Ed FisherApplause BooksHere is a cartoon album sure tobring a smile and a bravissimofrom classical music buffs andconcertgoers everywhere!Some classic Fisher moments:Mrs. Schubert chides Franz for

spending ten years writing “an Impromptu.” A disgruntledking offers an avant-garde band a few coins: “Forminimalist music, minimalist pay!”______00314007 (112 pages,

5-1/2" x 6-3/4") ...................$7.95ISBN# 1-55783-108-4

MASTERS OF MUSICONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEWS WITHMUSIC INDUSTRY SUPERSTARS

by Mark Small and Andrew Taylor Berklee PressNever before has there been such aunique collection of personal inter-

views from such a varied cast of music industry super-stars. Paula Cole talks about navigating through therecording industry. George Martin offers his opinionsabout technology's effects on artistic freedom. PattyLarkin talks about the creative process. Alf Clausen dis-cusses scoring The Simpsons. Al DiMeola talks aboutcurrent trends in guitar playing. Read about real-lifeexperiences of such famous alumni from BerkleeCollege of Music as: Quincy Jones, Arif Mardin, GeorgeMartin, Steve Vai, Joe Zawinul, Jan Hammer, BranfordMarsalis, Paula Cole, Emily Remler, Alan Silvestri, ErnieWatts, Sadao Watanabe, Abraham Laboriel, Terri LyneCarrington, John Scofield, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Joe Lovano,John Robinson, Mike Stern, Herb Pomeroy, Steve Smith,Howard Shore, Neil Stubenhaus, Vinnie Colaiuta, andBill Frisell. Learn the secrets of their successes, and talesfrom their lives in the field. This book is a compilationof interviews from the last 32 issues of Berklee Today,the alumni magazine of Berklee College of Music. ______50449422 (400 pages, 6" x 9")...........$24.95

ISBN# 0-634-00642-8

THE MUSIC OF THE ARABSby Habib Hassan ToumaAmadeus PressEncompassing a history of morethan 2000 years, the music of theArabs is unique among theworld’s various musical cultures.This book presents an overview

of Arabic music throughout history and examines theartistic output of contemporary musicians, coveringsecular and sacred, instrumental and vocal, improvisedand composed music. Typical musical structures areelucidated, and a detailed bibliography, a discography(mainly covering the last 50 years) and a guide to theArabic alphabet for English speakers are also provided. ______00331580 Hardcover (240 pages,

6-1/4" x 9-1/4")..................$29.95ISBN# 0-93134-088-8

______00331635 Softcover with CD (238 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$22.95

ISBN# 1-57467-081-6

THE MUSIC LOVER’SGUIDE TO RECORDCOLLECTINGby Dave ThompsonBackbeat BooksFrom tips for evaluatingrecordings, to lively discussionsof bootlegs and piracy, to the

history of recording formats, to collectible artists andmore, The Music Lover’s Guide to Record Collectingcovers all the tracks. Designed for anyone who collectsrecords for pleasure or profit, at garage sales or oneBay, this guide is both informative and entertaining. Ifoffers a wealth of detail and informed opinion – uniquein a field dominated by stodgy price guides. Engagingentries and essays explore the development of allrecording mediums, from 78s to MP3; the distinctivecharacter of imports; “most collected artists,” from TheBeatles to Nirvana; collectible labels, such as Sun, Chessand Motown; original packaging that enhancescollectability; and much more.______00330945 (326 pages,

7-3/8" x 9-1/4")..................$22.95ISBN# 0-87930-713-7

THE MUSICALA LOOK AT THEAMERICAN MUSICAL THEATER

by Richard KislanApplause BooksThis revised and expanded edition ofKislan’s acclaimed study of America’smusical theater includes a new

section on “Recent Musical Theater: Issues andProblems.” “The ancient union of drama and song,known as musical theater, comes in many forms –vaudeville, burlesque, comic opera, minstrels, etc. Theauthor reviews these and other highlights of Americanmusicals ... with a fascinating background on theelements that contribute to the success of a Showboat.”– King Features • “Worth study by anyone who still thinksthat the musical is a collection of songs.” – The Stage______00314008 (310 pages, 6" x 9-1/4") ...$18.95

ISBN# 1-55783-217-X

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MUSICAL PRODIGIESPERILOUS JOURNEYS, REMARKABLE LIVES

by Claude KennesonAmadeus PressWhat must it be like to startcomposing music at age two andcreate an opera at age ten asSamuel Barber did? Or to go deaf

at age eight and yet become a world-renownedpercussionist as Evelyn Glennie has? This book is acelebration of the remarkable lives of 44 musicalprodigies from the 18th century to the present, includingthe amazing stories of Mozart and Paganini, AndresSegovia and Samuel Barber, Van Cliburn and RuggieroRicci and Jacqueline du Pre and Yo-Yo Ma, to name onlya few. The author explores early family life, first teachers,the importance of peers and the inevitable struggles forindependence and acceptance as an adult musician.______00331584 Hardcover (390 pages,

6-1/4" x 9-1/4")..................$29.95ISBN# 1-57467-046-8

NEW AGE MUSICIANSHal LeonardThe book presents an histori-cal overview, musical analysis,stylistic tips and techniques,and exclusive interviews withsuch foremost new age artistsas Pierre Bensusan, BrianEno, Alex de Grassi, MichaelHedges, Jean-Luc Ponty,

George Winston, and others. ______00183522 (112 pages, 9" x 12").........$14.95

ISBN# 0-88188-909-1

THE NEW YORKMUSICALS OF COMDEN AND GREENON THE TOWN • WONDERFULTOWN • BELLS ARE RINGING

foreword by Mike NicholsApplause BooksIncludes the complete bookand lyrics, and more than 100photographs. On the Town •

Wonderful Town • Bells are Ringing. “Lovers of wittymusical theatre will surely enjoy The New York Musicalsof Comden & Green.” – Christian Science Monitor______00314022 (298 pages,

8-3/8" x 9-3/4")..................$19.95ISBN# 1-55783-360-5

NOT FADE AWAYA BACKSTAGE PASS TO20 YEARS OF ROCK & ROLL

by Ben Fong-Torresforeword by Cameron CroweBackbeat BooksFrom 1969-1981, Ben Fong-Torreswas one of the best-known writers on

staff at Rolling Stone – the “scruffy rock journal” thatmetamorphosed into one of the most powerful voices of ageneration. Now in this book, Fong-Torres revisits his mostintriguing celebrity interviews and profiles, and – for thefirst time – tells the revealing stories behind the stories, thestars, his writing process, and life at Rolling Stone.______00330490 (350 pages, 6" x 9-1/4") ....$14.95

ISBN# 0-87930-590-8

GUITAR WORLDPRESENTS NÜ-METALHal LeonardOnce again proving itsindestructible, eternal appeal,metal is in yet anotherrenaissance, be it the aggressivemarriage of rap and metal or theexpansive soundscapes of“stoner rock.” From the

nightmarish theatrics and irresistible hooks of the 9-member band Slipknot to the buzz saw aggression ofKorn to the anarchic party vibe of Limp Bizkit, metalcontinues to change with the times, picking upseemingly disparate styles and making them new again.Guitar World has never failed to offer the best coverageof this enduring and explosive scene, and the collectedpieces here are a must for every metal fan.______00330820 (160 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$14.95

ISBN# 0-634-03287-9

GUITAR WORLDPRESENTS THE100 GREATESTGUITARISTS OF ALL TIMEHal LeonardThis exciting book from theeditors of Guitar World is atreasure trove for any guitarist.Featuring electrifying profiles ofeveryone from hard rock gods to

British giants to trailblazing bluesmen to country gentsto the founding fathers as well as jazzmen, progressiverockers, punks and rockabilly superstars, GuitarWorld’s 100 Greatest Guitarists puts all these inspiringmasters at your fingertips. But the fun doesn’t stop there.Guitar World has also assembled the riveting storiesbehind the 100 greatest guitar solos. You know themnote-for-note, from David Gilmour’s transcendentphrasing in “Comfortably Numb” to Jimi Hendrix’s richnotes in “Little Wing” to Kurt Cobain’s unforgettablemelodic turns in “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” and now youcan get the inside stories of how these magic momentswere captured for all time. Rounding off the collection isbonus material such as a lesson with Metallica’s KirkHammet, a guide to the 12 greatest guitar tones, and 25guitar masters weighing in on their favorite solos.______00330960 (128 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$16.95

ISBN# 0-634-04619-5

TIM PAGE ON MUSICVIEWS AND REVIEWS

by Tim PageAmadeus PressIn 65 perceptive pieces,including some of the work thatearned him the Pulitzer Prize forCriticism in 1997, Page offerswhat he calls “a collection of

illumined moments,” now gathered in a single volumefor the wider audience who will treasure their insights.______00331624 Hardcover (366 pages,

6-1/4" x 9-1/4")..................$24.95ISBN# 1-57467-076-X

PASSPORT TO JEWISH MUSICby Irene HeskesTara PublicationsAn exhaustive examination of thehistory, form, and meaning ofJewish musical traditions, withenough general historical back-

ground to place the music in solid context. The authorhas effectively marshalled her vast subject matter with atopical and chronological approach. This book will beappreciated and useful to laymen as well as students,academicians, and professional musicians.______00330690 (356 pages, 6" x 9")...........$17.95

ISBN# 0-93367-645-X

PATRIOTIC MUSICCOMPANION FACT BOOKTHE CHRONOLOGICAL HISTORY OFOUR FAVORITE TRADITIONALAMERICAN PATRIOTIC SONGS

by Dale V. NobbmanCenterstream PublicationsThe third in a series of music

companion fact books by noted historian Dale V.Nobbman, this title provides fascinating information onand arrangements of 25 traditional American patrioticfavorites. The songs are arranged chronologically(starting with “Yankee Doodle” in 1755 and goingthrough “The U.S. Air Force” in 1939), and included foreach are background notes, the song’s historical setting,biographies of the author or composer who wrote it, and more.______00000290 (80 pages, 8-1/2" x 11").....$14.95

ISBN# 1-57424-116-8

Also Available from Centerstream Publications:CHRISTMAS MUSIC COMPANION FACTBOOKby Dale V. Nobbman______00000272 (112 pages, 8-1/2" x 11")...$12.95

ISBN# 1-57424-067-6

SACRED MUSIC COMPANION FACT BOOKby Dale V. Nobbman______00000288 (213 pages, 8-1/2" x 11")...$17.95

ISBN# 1-57424-112-5

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PLANET MUSICIAN THE WORLD MUSICSOURCEBOOK FOR MUSICIANS

by Julie Lyonn LiebermanHal LeonardTap into the musical imagi-nation of the world! Whetheryou’re a novice or anaccomplished professional,you can expand your musi-

cal horizons with this book’s practice material fromaround the globe. Presents fresh approaches to tech-nique and exciting new ways to enrich your musicalvocabulary, including: lots of world rhythms and rhyth-mic exercises • more than 150 world scales and modes• mental and technical exercises • a complete glossaryof world instruments and styles • and a 74-minute CDfeaturing Carol Maillard (Sweet Honey in the Rock), per-cussionist Tigger Benford, and keyboardist Dan Kleimanthat will help you build technique, enhance your listeningskills, and develop rhythmic mastery. ______00220008 (152 pages, 9" x 12").........$22.95

ISBN# 0-7935-8695-X

RHINO’S CRUISETHROUGH THE BLUESby Barry HansenForeword by B.B. KingBackbeat BooksThe book explores the knownand unknown granddaddies of

the blues, then tracks the music on the move–every-where from the Mississippi Delta to the south side ofChicago. Along the way, readers meet Leadbelly, BessieSmith, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Stevie RayVaughan, and dozens more. The book also explores thesocial and cultural mores of the blues, the impact ofAmerican history, and why the blues is such an influen-tial and seemingly immortal music. Published in coop-eration with Rhino Records, it includes rare photos ofplayers, album covers, and record labels.______00330590 (216 pages, 10" x 10") .......$19.95

ISBN# 0-87930-625-4

RHINO’S PSYCHEDELIC TRIPby Alan Bisbort and Park PuterbaughBackbeat BooksWoven with recollections (ifsometimes foggy) from those

who lived it, the book travels through San Francisco’srock revolution, with bands like the Jefferson Airplaneand the Grateful Dead; the British underground scene,with Pink Floyd and Cream; the phenomenon of theBeatles’ “Sgt. Pepper;” the dawn of psychedelia in LosAngeles, with the Doors and Frank Zappa; and rock’sfestival years, from Monterey to the Isle of Wight. It alsoexplores psychedelic literature, journalism, posters,films, fashion, lingo and more, plus the impact of poli-tics and the rebuff of radicals such as Abbie Hoffman,Timothy Leary, and Allen Ginsberg.______00330591 (192 pages, 10" x 10") .......$19.95

ISBN# 0-87930-626-2

RIP IT UP! ROCK & ROLL RULEBREAKERS

by Denise SullivanBackbeat BooksWeaving firsthand interviews withpersonal insights, plus notes onrecommended recordings, this booksalutes the musical anarchists whohave ignited generations of players

and fans. Whether it’s Ike Turner, who cut the first rock& roll record, or Talking Heads, who were first to fusenew wave with a global groove, Rip It Up! gets to theheart and soul of rock & roll attitude. Artist coveredinclude: Camper Van Beethoven • Teenage Fanclub •Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Julie and Buddy Miller • TheLouvin Brothers • Shonen Knife • The Kinks • Sparks •Peter Case • Elvis Costello • Julian Cope • Tom Verlaine• Ann Magnuson • and many others.______00330774 (272 pages, 6" x 9-1/4") ...$17.95

ISBN# 0-87930-635-1

ROCKABILLY: A FORTY-YEAR JOURNEYby Billy Pooreforeword by Danny GattonHal LeonardThe “rebellious youth music”we know as rockabilly wasborn in the ’50s and enjoyed agreat revival in the ’80s and

’90s. This book is a straight-from-the-heart account ofhow the genre’s greatest artists – author Billy Poore’spersonal friends – made their mark. Billy gives the low-down on everyone from pioneers like Gene Vincent, ElvisPresley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Eddie Cochran andCharlie Feathers, to the next generation of stars like LinkWray, Dave Edmunds, Robert Gordon, Dwight Yoakam,The Blasters, The Stray Cats and BR5-49, to the unlikelyartists who have been influenced by rockabilly, includingConway Twitty and The Beatles. His uncensored storiesand incredible, previously-unpublished photos deliver aninside look into the wild art of one of America’s greatestinventions. The book is also a great reference guide,detailing artists’ (from the legends to the one-hit won-ders) chart activity, career milestones and tours. With itssentimental foreword by the late Danny Gatton, this bookis a must-read for all fans of music and Americana!______00330378 (303 pages, 8-1/2” x 11”)..$19.95

ISBN# 0-7935-9142-2

ROLLIN’ AND TUMBLIN’THE POSTWAR BLUES GUITARISTS

edited by Jas ObrechtBackbeat BooksThis is the most comprehensive andinsightful study ever published onthe pioneers of electric blues guitar– including the great Chicago,Mississippi Delta, Louisiana, Texas

and West Coast bluesmen. Rollin’ and Tumblin’ offersextensive interviews with some of the world’s mostfamous blues guitarists, and poignant profiles of histori-cal blues figures. Following a sweeping portrait of bluesguitar history, the book features such players as T-BoneWalker, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Lightnin’Hopkins and many more.______00330572 (450 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$19.95

ISBN# 0-87930-613-0

SHAW ON MUSICedited by Eric BentleyApplause BooksThis volume contains the best ofShaw’s musical writing, includingsections on Glück, Handel, Mozart,Beethoven, Rossini, Verdi, Berlioz,pieces on opera, musical analysis,

oratorios, Gilbert and Sullivan, plus a longautobiographical preface, one of Shaw’s most self-revealing works. The result is a book of unparalleledbrilliance and grace by a writer who, according to W.H.Auden, “was probably the greatest music critic who everlived.” “For all music collections.” – Library Journal______00314024 (310 pages,

5-3/8" x 8-1/4")..................$12.95ISBN# 1-55783-149-1

SONG OF THEOUTCASTSAN INTRODUCTIONTO FLAMENCO

by Robin TottonAmadeus PressFlamenco has taken the world bystorm, with huge crowds

experiencing its power. Ironically, though, if theperformance is authentic – and much in the tourist tradeis not – the uninitiated may find it baffling; the rhythms areexotic and strange, the intensity of feeling startling. Yet forthe Andalusians, flamenco has been familiar for athousand years: it is the song of the outcasts. Robin Tottonwrites from his life among them, for he has come as closeto flamenco as any outsider can hope to. Readers willfollow as he walks us through the poetic song forms, therhythmic guitar and the flamboyant dance, as well as thevocabulary, names and places of the living art of flamenco.______00331636 Hardcover (226 pages,

7" x 8-1/4") ........................$29.95ISBN# 1-57467-079-4

______00331637 Softcover with CD (224 pages, 6-3/4" x 8") ........................$19.95

ISBN# 1-57467-080-8

SONIC COOLTHE LIFE & DEATH OFROCK’N’ROLL

by Joe S. HarringtonHal LeonardImmense, fierce, opinionated andhilarious, Joe Harrington masterfullypresents rock as a movement of near-religious proportions, against a

backdrop of social factors and important events such asthe invention of the guitar, the jukebox, LSD, the 12-inchphonograph record, the ’70s recession, the ReaganRevolution, and the Internet. This is the history of rock asit’s never been told, as the legend of a massive culturalmovement, one that had meaning, but ultimately failedbecause it sold its soul. Radically egalitarian in itsassessments – towering figures such as Lennon, Dylan andCobain stand along side lesser-known but equallyinfluential artists like the MC5, the Misfits and Joy Division– Sonic Cool is gripping reading for anyone who everbelieved in the music. Includes a 16-page black-and-whitephoto insert.______00330763 (596 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$24.95

ISBN# 0-634-02861-8

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THE SOUND OF LIGHTA HISTORY OF GOSPEL ANDCHRISTIAN MUSIC

by Don CusicHal LeonardThe Sound of Light is a sweepingoverview of the history of gospelmusic. Gospel music hasdeveloped with Christian revivals

and the history of American gospel music is the historyof Christianity in America. Gospel music reflects theAmerican spirit of freedom and the free market as aChristian culture emerges in the 20th century, providinga spiritual as well as economic foundation. The Soundof Light presents gospel music as part of the history ofcontemporary Christianity. It is a work broad in scopethat defines a music essential to understanding Americanculture as well as American music in the 20th century.“Don Cusic has managed to consolidate the many stylesand theologies of Christian music into one tome – amonumental task by any definition. The Sound of Lightis an insightful and entertaining journey into a centuries-old music form that may well become the encyclopediafor the industry.”

—Bill Gaither______00330767 (502 pages, 6" x 9") ..........$19.95

ISBN# 0-634-02938-X

TENNESSEE MUSIC – ITS PEOPLE AND PLACESby Peter ZimmermanBackbeat BooksThis intriguing book examines howTennessee’s diverse music genres –including country, blues, gospel,bluegrass, soul, and new acoustic –

have evolved and influenced one another across the stateand over the years. It provides practical site informationfor visitors exploring this rich musical territory, pluscompelling tales of the men and women at the heart ofTennessee’s unique musical legacy.______00330396 (296 pages, 6" x 9")...........$24.95

ISBN# 0-87930-533-9

ARTURO TOSCANINITHE NBC YEARS

by Mortimer H. FrankAmadeus PressArturo Toscanini: The NBC Yearsdetails Toscanini’s magnificent andheroic 17 years (1937-1954)conducting the NBC SymphonyOrchestra. The archival broadcast

recordings documented and reassessed in this lively accountcomprise the most complete recorded legacy of Toscanini’sorchestral conducting career. The broadcast recordingsinclude his readings of many scores for which he left noapproved recording, and his NBC career includedperformances of works he never conducted before comingto the network. The concerts and the broadcasts wereimmensely popular, and for generations Toscanini’s namebecame synonymous with conducting. His legendary art andfiery personality also engendered controversy that has yet tosubside, but this account takes on the challengers, acceptingneither hero worship nor criticism that ignores the evidence.______00331508 (362 pages,

6-1/4" x 9-1/4").................$29.95ISBN# 1-57467-069-7

TURN ON YOUR MINDFOUR DECADES OF GREATPSYCHEDELIC ROCK

by Jim DeRogatisHal LeonardTurn On Your Mind: FourDecades of Great PsychedelicRock is a history and criticalexamination of rock’s most

inventive genre. Whether or not psychedelic drugsplayed a role, psychedelic rock has consistently chartedbrave new worlds that exist only in the space betweenthe headphones. The history books tell us the music’shigh point was the Haight-Ashbury scene of 1967, butthe genre didn’t start in San Francisco, and its evolutiondidn’t end with the Summer of Love. This book is anattempt to connect the dots from the very first groupswho turned on, tuned in, and dropped out, to such new-millennial practitioners as Wilco, the Elephant 6 bands,Moby, the Super Furry Animals, and the so-called“stoner-rock” and “ork-pop” scenes.______00331039 (650 pages, 6" x 9") ..........$18.95

ISBN# 0-634-05548-8

TURN! TURN! TURN!THE ’60S FOLK-ROCK REVOLUTION

by Richie UnterbergerBackbeat BooksSetting the scene with America’straditional folk of the early ’60s, thisbook describes the sea of changethat began in 1964 when the socialconsciousness of folk met the

energy of rock. It concentrates on 1964-66, when thebest, most popular, and most controversial folk-rockwas created. The book explores the dizzyingly fast cross-fertilization of such giants as The Beatles, The Byrds, andDylan; the passionate conflicts between folk devoteesand folk-rockers; the sudden frenzy of the media; andthe unforgettable music that was born. Turn! Turn!Turn! also examines how folk-rock continued toinfluence late ’60s psychedelic rock, country-rock andthe British scene, as well as its gradual, partialtransformation into the singer-songwriter movement.Based on first-hand interviews with such visionaries asRoger McGuinn, Judy Collins, Donovan, John Sebastian,Arlo Guthrie, Janis Ian and dozens of others.______00330946 (304 pages, 6" x 9-1/4").....$19.95

ISBN# 0-634-04588-1

UNKNOWN LEGENDSOF ROCK ’N’ ROLL by Richie Unterbergerforeword by Lenny KayeBackbeat BooksFor every Beatles or Stones, there aredozens of visionary rock groups whoremain unsung heroes. From cult fig-

ures such as Pink Floyd’s Syd Barrett (the most famousmusician included here) to virtually undiscovered artists,this behind-the-scenes book with fascinating 10-song CDcelebrates the best rockers in everything from ’50s rock-abilly to ’90s post-punk – the unknown greats who, forone reason or another, just never made it.______00330395 Book/CD Pack (422 pages,

6" x 9") ..............................$19.95ISBN# 0-87930-534-7

UNSUNGA HISTORY OF WOMENIN AMERICAN MUSIC

by Christine AmmerAmadeus PressIn this new edition of the classictext in the field, Christine Ammersurveys a full 200 years ofwomen active in Americanmusic. From the earliest

organists to contemporary innovators in jazz, succinctbiographical sketches show the influences of andinfluences on hundreds of musicians. Addingsignificantly to the list, Ammer now chronicles importantstrides women musicians have made in the last 20 years.______00331627 (394 pages,

6-1/4" x 9-1/4")..................$19.95ISBN# 1-57467-061-1

URBAN SPACEMENAND WAYFARINGSTRANGERSOVERLOOKED INNOVATORSAND ECCENTRIC VISIONARIESOF ‘60S ROCK

by Richie UnterbergerForeword by Paul KantnerBackbeat Books

This book explores the evolution of 20 intriguing artistsbred by the unique 1960s music scene, and traces themusical and cultural threads that gave birth to their elec-trifying innovations.From folk-rockers to rock satiristsand beyond, Unterberger uncovers the lives and music ofkey visionaries in a mesmerizing decade, including ThePretty Things, Tim Buckley, Arthur Brown, The Fugs,Bobby Fuller, The Bonzo Dog Band, Fred Neil, The BeauBrummels, and many more.______00330594 (400 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$22.95

ISBN# 0-87930-616-5

THE WINDS OF CHANGETHE EVOLUTION OF THECONTEMPORARY AMERICANWIND BAND/ENSEMBLE AND ITSCONDUCTOR

by Frank BattistiMeredith MusicThis expansion on Battisti’sThe Twentieth Century

American Wind Band/Ensemble includes discussionson the contribution of important wind band/ensemblepersonalities and organizations, and provides importantinformation on hundreds of compositions for thismedium. Challenges facing the 21st century windband/ensemble conductor including training anddevelopment are also discussed.______00317128 (412 pages,

5-3/8" x 8-7/8")..................$34.95ISBN# 0-634-04522-9

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