Although many books have been written on the subject of the guitar, this is the first book to fully cover the classical guitar since 1800. This revised and updated second edition has over 150 new entries in its biographical section, a new section on flamenco guitarist, and a complete listing of every important classical guitar recording ever made. A general chapter is included on the instruments used by classical guitarists and the final section, "Sources of Supply", ensures that nearly every record, book and piece of music listed can be obtained by the reader. The Classical Guitar is an absolute must for classical music lovers and guitarists alike.

Classical Guitar Its Evolution Players and Personalities Since 1800

Arts & Photography

Summerfield, Maurice J.

Summerfield, Maurice

Music

Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation

The jazz guitar: Its evolution and its players

Ashley Mark

This book comprehensively covers the subject of the jazz guitar.

The jazz guitar : its evolution and its players

Ashley Mark Publishing Co

Classical Guitar - Its Evolution and Its Players Since 1800

Ashley Mark Publishing

(Book). This is the fourth edition of Maurice J. Summerfield's highly acclaimed ultimate reference book on the classical guitar. This brand new book has all the original biographical entries updated with new photographs where applicable. There are also over 100 new biographical entries in the players, composers, and makers section. This new edition gives the reader a full and clear picture of the classical guitar's development since the beginning of the nineteenth century. Also included are informative sections on composers, scholars, flamenco guitarists and guitar makers. The book's collection of several hundred photographs is the most complete to be published in one volume. There are extensive listings of the most important classical guitar recordings. The final section, Sources of Supply, guides readers to where they can obtain the books, recordings, music and magazines listed in the book. Without doubt, this new edition will be the essential work of reference on the subject of classical guitar for years to come. 8-1/4 x 11-1/2

The Classical Guitar

Ashley Mark Publishing Company

An absolute must for jazz lovers and guitarists alike, this is the first book ever to be written which covers, in a definitive way, the guitar's role in jazz. The new fourth edition has been expanded to include bios of the leading jazz-rock fusion players. The main part of the book is devoted to over 250 detailed biographies of the major jazz guitarists since 1895. The collection of photographs of jazz guitarists is the finest and most complete put together under one cover. In addition, it includes a chapter listing every important jazz guitar recording ever made, and a final section, 'Sources Of Supply' that ensures that nearly every record, book and piece of music listed can be obtained by the reader. 8 inch. x 11-3/4 inch..

The Jazz Guitar

(Book). We proudly present the fifth edition of Maurice J. Summerfield's highly acclaimed ultimate reference book on the classical guitar. This brand new book features all the original biographical entries updated with new photographs where applicable, plus 100 new biographical entries in the players, composers and makers section for a total of over 485. This new edition gives the reader a full and clear picture of the classical guitar's development since the beginning of the nineteenth century. Also included are informative sections on composers, scholars, flamenco guitarists and guitar makers. The book's collection of several hundred photographs is the most complete to be published in one volume. There are extensive listings of the most important classical guitar recordings. The final section, Sources of Supply, guides readers to where they can obtain the books, recordings, music and magazines listed in the book. Without a doubt, this new edition will be the essential work of reference on the subject of classical guitar for years to come! "My sincere congratulations to Maurice Summerfield." Andres Segovia

The Classical Guitar: Its Evolution, Players and Personalities Since 1800

(Book). Born in 1923, Barney Kessel played and recorded for over 40 years with hundreds of jazz greats, including Charlie Parker, Dexter Gordon, Buddy Rich, Oscar Peterson, Ella Fitzgerald, and Lester Young. This is the first book to document his unique life in music, from jamming with the big band of Benny Goodman to playing on many of Phil Spector's famed Wall of Sound records and producing a hit for Ricky Nelson. The comprehensive discography of hundreds of his jazz recordings will prove to be a valuable source of information for jazz historians for many years to come.

Barney Kessel - A Jazz Legend

Kessel, Barney

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