Jazz People provides clear, informative history as well as numerous fascinating anecdotes. Some chapters discuss jazz immortals such as Louis armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Eddiea Condon. Otherunfold the fascinating story of the giants of the golden age and the modern masters. Jazz People also contains rare vintage photographs that are a nostalgic key to the history of the music. Never before has such a thorough survey of jazz been available in one volume.