The Story of Jazz (Galaxy Books)
"For beginners and those who need a refresher course in the history of jazz, a great way to start."--Brian Dalton, Beat Scene"Here is the basic history of jazz we have all been waiting for...as an introduction to the subject for the intelligent reader it is unsurpassed."--Duke Ellington"This book tells the real story of jazz."--Louis Armstrong"[Stearns] has set down the results of his research and his speculations in a style blessedly free of jargon and, despite the often technical nature of the subject, sufficiently lucid to make himself plainly understood."--The New Yorker