analysis, appreciation

Offers an inside look at the writing and recording of one hundred great songs from 1960 to the present.

A collection of more than fifty essays that examine classic choral masterworks from Handel, Hayden, Brahms, Beethoven, and more.

A guide to understanding jazz music, told from the perspective of a jazz pianist, providing information about some of the core ideas and elements of the genre, discussing some of the recordings that illustrate many elements of jazz, and introducing some of the great players from throughout history.