Guinness Book of Jazz
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 #2293
A review of Jazz A-Z, a book published in England by Guinness. The book provides explanations of jazz phrases and descriptions of cities and clubs celebrated in jazz.
Playlist
- Ballin’ the jack
- Danny Kaye
- Mr. Five by Five
- Freddie Slack
- Frankie and Johnny
- Lena Horne
- Heebie jeebies
- Louis Armstrong
- King Porter stomp
- Metronome All-Stars
- The mooche
- Armstrong/Ellington
- South Rampart Street parade
- Teresa Brewer
- St. James Infirmary blues
- Artie Shaw
- I wish I could shimmy like my sister Kate
- Chris Barber
- Take five
- Dave Brubeck
- Relaxin’ at the Touro
- Muggsy Spanier
- Tuxedo Junction
- Andrews Sisters