On The Bookshelf
JAZZ MEMORIES: A Book of Days | Michael Elhers
This book has been designed by Stephen Kruse in the date book format, with blank spaces to record appointments, notes, ideas, etc. or just to enjoy the facts about each artist featured on selected birthdays, festival openings, and other events on both sides of the pond in jazz history. The names are recognizable to adicionados, enthusiasts and for any first year student of jazz who has delved into the history of the genre.
The introduction gives hor and praise to not only the musicians but to everyone connected to the making of this project. This includes radio stations, critics, columnists, poets and writers. All text and notes have been written by Michael Ehlers.
The photographs of the musicians that fill this book are memories taken by Jerry Stoll, unless otherwise noted. His sensitive portraits capture not just the images of the musicians but also the spirit of their music.
The book is dedicated to Tommy Flanagan, a pianist’s pianist, and to the memory of John Henry Hammond (1910~1987), a jazz saint.
