Brian Rust / Malcolm Shaw, editor

JAZZ AND RAGTIME RECORDS (1897-1942)

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2016 pages in 2 volumes
Cloth library binding
ISBN 0-9671819-2-5

The most accurate, most detailed, most-quoted source on historic jazz and jazz-related recordings is back, in a fully updated edition incorporating the latest findings from internationally recognized experts. Features include:

• Complete discographic details on more than 33,000 recordings, including personnel, vocalists, arrangers, accompanists, and pseudonyms

• Matrix and take numbers, recording dates and locations; all known issues on U.S. and foreign 78s, cylinders, and transcriptions; and unissued titles

• Extensive cross-referencing and complete artist index.

• Deluxe reinforced cloth library binding

One of the world's leading experts on early jazz recordings, Brian Rust was honored by ARSC in 1992 with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Among his many works are The American Dance Band Discography, The Victor Master Book, The Complete Entertainment Discography (with Allen Debus), and The Columbia Master Book (with Tim Brooks).

"Heartiest congratulations on the production. Splendidly done; far better quality and layout than any previous edition, and I am mightily impressed."

- Chris Ellis, Timeless Records

"Layout and text are beautiful, in keeping with Mainspring's previous publications. I want to commend you on your bravery for undertaking such a monumental task. This is the most significant and useful reference source in my library, and I'm so glad it has been amended to incorporate all the latest discographical information."

- Dan Levinson, Roof Garden Jass Band