Afro-Cuban Jazz: Third Ear: The Essential Listening Companion

By Scott Yanow, Annabeth Albert, Scott Yanow author of The Jazz Singer and Bebop

Book Overview

Through anecdotal biographies and evocative photos, this book by jazz author extraordinaire Scott Yanow portrays every key Afro-Cuban Jazz innovator past and present, plus other jazz artists influenced by this infectious music. Also includes reviews and ratings of recordings that make (or don't make) the cut, and essays packed with historical insight not found in other guides. Musicians covered include: Tito Puente, Cal Tjader, Willie Bobo, Machito, Poncho Sanchez, Chucho Vald s, Arturo Sandoval, Mongo Santamaria, Gato Barbieri, Eddie Palmieri, and many more.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 087930619X
• ISBN13: 9780879306199
• Release Date: December 2000
• Publisher: Backbeat Books
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"