This time some great books for Jazzers,
THE PENQUIN GUIDE TO JAZZ ON CD-I gives you just what it says on the tin! In depth reviews of [ almost]every album thats available,but has little frustrating omissions[no mention of Bill Evans-Symbiosis??????]Still,its a Bible for collectors.
DEEP IN A DREAM by JAMES GAVIN,the story of CHET BAKER.There's been a buzz around Hollywood for ages that a movie is planned starring Leonado de Caprio,based on this book.
MILES DAVIS by IAN CARR,quite simply the definitive work on the Master, by our own finest horn player.

hi ya chris
i like the idea of the jazz one must keep an eye out for that one..i trust you are well..if ur wondering who this is it's ex mrs s..

Who?

mrs syrup but not anymore

Another must for those who want to build a collection.
THE NEW YORK TIMES ESSENTIAL LIBRARY -
JAZZ by BEN RATLIFF
A critics guide to the 100 most important recordings.
Plus a further 100 recomendations,
Maybe not everyones ideal selection,but a great place to start.

HOWS ABOUT THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF WALTER F**king YETNIKOFF "HOWLING AT THE MOON" ...................just to read about wacko jacko being even more nuts[and evil] than you already thought,and the skculduggery that is the music biz is worth trawling through the ego-bull**** for the odd gem.

Where is the best place to pick these type of books up

Where U @: THE SHED

www.amazon.co.uk or www.amazon.com [for u.s. stuff] or in some high streets[Bromley,Orpington]Sussex Stationers Bookshops[many at half price] or,go to Kelcoo.co.uk ,its a site that gives you prices from every source.This should always be used for seeking out prices of ANYTHING! from washing machines to thongs!!

Could I add a book to club please. All Music Guide to Soul. Great reference book. Styles: Beach, Chicago, Club/Dance,Deep, Disco, Funk etc. Artists from Gregory Abbott to Zulema!!!!! It is rather good.

There is a must for people with an eye on a story ..

Bird lives! by Ross Russell .A quality if not tragic story ..The True genius of Jazz ..Apologies to Miles

There is a lso a novel with the same title good book but not the one ..

Here is a recent publications for your education,enjoyment and delight......
"WHERE HAVE ALL THE GOOD TIMES GONE?-:THE RISE AND FALL OF THE RECORD INDUSTRY" BY LOUIS BARFE

Wow!! a fantastic read,and amazing insite into the history and now the collapse of todays music industry.For all those who have the slightest interest in the business of music,downloading,artists,records.Most people know nothing about how we have arrived at this point in music,this will answer many of your questions.Buy it now!

Move it on up

The soul stylists-Paolo Hewitt. Loads of fascinating tales and cool anecdotes from top people about the music,clubs and clothes from yesteryear. Wicked stuff!

"Last Night a DJ saved my life"
The history of the disk jokey
By Bill brewster and Frank broughton
ISBN 0-7472-6230-6

is a good read Even mentions some DJ called Chris Hill Wonder what happened to him

NIK NAME P

I'm currently reading the autobiography of Quincy Jones and can definitely recommend it. It's a compelling and interesting read. He lists a few of his hero's - Charles Mingus, Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie, Miles Davis to name but a few. If you're interested in getting hold of a copy the ISBN number is 0 340 71728 9. The cover price is £20, but im sure you can get it cheaper if you search the web

Chris what was the book that went with the Marvin show on the BBC

Where U @: The Loft

"DIVIDED SOUL" BY DAVID RITZ
Heatbreaking,

I'd add "Berry, Motown and Me" by Mrs G and although, not strictly soul - although soulful, So Much Things To Say - Bob Marley biography.

The Marley one is by Don Taylor, who managed him.

A few more from my shelves.

Trouble Man, The Life & Death of Marvin Gaye by Steve Turner (Penguin 1998, £10.99)

Reading Jazz - Edited by Robert Gottlieb (Bloomsbury 1997, £20.00)

Really The Blues - Mezz Mezzrow (Flamingo 1993 - but first published in States 1946, £7.99)

But Beautiful - Geoff Dyer (Jonathan Cape 1991, and then by Abacus 1998 £7.99)

Blues For The Prince - Bart Spicer (First published in 1950, and then by No Exit Press 1989 £2.99)

Hmmm....I'll be upfront and say that I'm not a fan of "Weller's bessie mate" Hewitt (I'm not alone!) and its noticeable that he's made several elementary errors in Soul Stylists.

While definitely a half-decent book to have on yer shelves, its little things like calling the Crackers DJ Mark Ryman, not Roman, or transcribing part of Hilly's interview as the "Horse and Cock", where Hilly clearly said "Orsett Cock", that show a certain lack of background knowledge and understanding, in my ever so humble...

Paulo Hewitt's a wanna bee but never will be

I went to a norman soul do with polo hugezit as a DJ, what a joke. He played the most overplayed wigan casino set of tunes, I was on the bus home quick time!

Where U @: Herts

How about Dennis Coffey's book - Guitars, Bars & Motown Superstars. Good stuff from the 'Scorpio' man.

Where U @: Herts