Canonical Lyricist Ira Gershwin Gets His Due

This book by Michael Owen focuses on the life of Ira Gershwin, the renowned lyricist, and sheds light on his contributions and personal life. As a cultural historian and researcher, Owen provides a detailed and insightful look into Gershwin's career and impact on the world of music and theater.

This book provides a collective portrait of Amsterdam's thriving improvised music scene, which blends elements of jazz, classical music, and absurdism. It offers a detailed look at the evolution and key figures of this unique musical world.

In 'Play the Way You Feel,' Kevin Whitehead explores the complex and often uneasy relationship between jazz and film. The book examines a representative sample of films with significant jazz components, providing detailed explanations of their plots and the jazz tropes they employ. Whitehead highlights how these films often depict the struggle for creative freedom and the challenges faced by jazz musicians. The book covers 93 years of film history, offering insights into how jazz is portrayed in cinema and the mythologies surrounding jazz and its practitioners.