Masters of Jazz Guitar - The Story of the Players and Their Music Softcover with CD - Charles Alexander Backbeat Books /CD

The jazz guitar and its master players have had vast influence in a genre of uniquely provocative 20th century music. Written by some of the world's foremost jazz authorities and illustrated with more than 200 gorgeous photographs, this book spotlights remarkable musicians whose artistryhas made the guitar fundamental to jazz. From 1930s electric pioneer Ch arlie Christian, to 1960s fusion visionary Larry Coryell and beyond, Masters of Jazz Guitar celebrates the achievements of players who changed the sound of jazz. Features deluxe paper stock, full-color throughout the book, and a bonus CD with 14 classic tracks by Howard Alden, TalFarlow, Danny Barker, Al Casey, George Barnes, Herb Ellis, Bucky Pizzar elli, Phil Upchurch and Jack Wilkins.