Readers will find the same delight in the affinity of the incongruous, the subtlety of the commonplace, and the hidden simplicity of the complex. Only the subje

The essays in this collection reflect the range and depth of musical life in the United States during the first half of the twentieth century. Contributions con

The critical role of Europe in the music, personalities, and analysis of jazz

Born and raised in Port McNicoll, John Arpin discovered his musical talents early: at the age of four he could pick out tunes on the piano that he had heard on