Signature Course: Survey of Blues Music

Location: Second Floor Stacks | Call Number: ML102.B6 H3 1979
Based on 18 years of research and writing, this reference book provides a comprehensive guide to the history of country, city, folk and rock blues. Covering all eras and styles, it features detailed biographies of 571 blues artists, 450 photographs and many pages of facts.

Location: Second Floor Stacks | Call Number: ML3187 .O55 1986
The chapters of this book are in roughly chronological sequence: Spirituals, Blues, Gospels, Ragtime, and Jazz. All revised and updated, with updated bibliographies as well.

Location: Second Floor Stacks | Call Number: ML3506 .K47 1995
Offers a thorough, learned, and accessible introduction to jazz, discussing its musical concepts, procedures, and styles and providing the background necessary to fully enjoy this musical art.