《Richard Cook's Jazz Encyclopedia》是2006年Penguin USA出版的圖書，作者是Cook, Richard。
基本介紹
- 中文名：Richard Cook's Jazz Encyclopedia
- 作者：Cook, Richard
- 出版社：Penguin USA
- ISBN：9780141026466
內容簡介
Essential reading for all jazz fans
Far more than an A–Z guide to the artists and bands who have shaped jazz, this invaluable resource also tracks the history of jazz and its changing styles and terminology. Whether readers want to know why Louis Armstrong was called Satchmo, what bebop is, or the difference between Gil Evans and Bill Evans—this wonderfully accessible book has all the answers.
* Contains sixty pages of photos
* Includes more than 2,000 entries on jazz artists and bands
* Provides clear definitions of key terms such as swing and fusion
