John Coltrane: His Life and Music (Porter Lewis)(Paperback)

John Coltrane: His Life and Music (Porter Lewis)(Paperback)

John Coltrane was a key figure in jazz, a pioneer in world music, and an intensely emotional force whose following continues to grow. This new biography, the first by a professional jazz scholar and performer, presents a huge amount of never-before-published material, including interviews with

Ascension: John Coltrane and His Quest (Nisenson Eric)(Paperback)

'Ascension is as spellbinding as Coltrane's music.'--The New Review of Records 'This remarkable book traces the development of Coltrane's music as it moved from hard bop to the freest jazz. . . . Informed and convincing, Ascension belongs on the short list of essential music books . . .'--Lang

John Coltrane Omnibook for B-Flat Instruments (Coltrane John)(Paperback)

(Jazz Transcriptions). More than 50 Coltrane classics, transcribed exactly from his recorded solos. Includes: All Blues * Blue Train (Blue Trane) * Body and Soul * Bye Bye Blackbird * Countdown * Cousin Mary * Giant Steps * Impressions * India * Lazy Bird * Lush Life * Mr. P.C. * Moment's Notice *

The Figure in the Shadows (Bellairs John)(Paperback)

Settled into his new life, Lewis seems content living with his magical Uncle Jonathan and neighbor Mrs Zimmermann. He even has a new best friend, Rose Rita, who loves to play sports, build Roman ship models and play with magic--all the things Lewis loves to do too After discovering Grandpa

John Coltrane Omnibook: For C Instruments (Coltrane John)(Paperback)

(Jazz Transcriptions). 52 works transcribed exactly from the recorded solos of John Coltrane, including: Acknowledgement (Part I) * Airegin * Alabama * All Blues * All or Nothing at All * Bessie's Blues * Blue Train (Blue Trane) * Body and Soul * Bye Bye Blackbird * Central Park West * Chasin' the

John Coltrane (Cole Bill)(Paperback)

Here is the book that distinguished music critic Leonard Feather called a 'brilliantly perceptive examination of the forces that shaped Coltrane's brief life.' Illustrating the influence of African folklore and spirituality on Coltrane's work and sound, Bill Cole creates an innovative portrait of

Starseeker (Porter Phil)(Paperback)

Luke's world is in chaos. His 'mates' want to hurt him, his love-life's a mess, he misses his dad and hates his mum's new boyfriend. He's even lost his passion for piano. When the sound of a child crying starts to haunt him, Luke thinks he's going mad. But the noise soon leads him to an attic room

Coltrane on Coltrane: The John Coltrane Interviews (DeVito Chris)(Paperback)

Named one of the best jazz books of 2010 by Jazz Times's reader pollJohn Coltrane created a new sound, a music that had nothing to do with anyone except himself. The path he chose was difficult and risky. Nevertheless, he persisted, and his recordings now stand among the greatest of all jazz

On Bowie (Sheffield Rob)(Paperback / softback)

A love letter to David Bowie, and a celebration of his life and his music from a lifelong fan and Rolling Stone magazine

Beethoven: The Music and the Life (Lockwood Lewis)(Paperback)

This brilliant portrayal weaves Beethoven's musical and biographical stories into their historical and artistic contexts. Lewis Lockwood sketches the turbulent personal, historical, political, and cultural frameworks in which Beethoven worked and examines their effects on his music. 'The result is

Till We Have Faces (Lewis C. S.)(Paperback / softback)

Fascinated by the myth of Cupid and Psyche throughout his life, C. S. Lewis reimagines their story from the perspective of Psyche's sister,

Jackdaw Cake: An Autobiography (Lewis Norman)(Paperback)

Norman Lewis recounts the first half of his adventurous life with his dry, infectious, laconic wit. He takes us on a journey that transforms a stammering schoolboy into a worldly-wise multilingual sergeant in the Intelligence Corps, on the point of becoming a legendary travel writer. Covers his

Fortunate Son: My Life, My Music (Fogerty John)(Paperback)

The long-awaited memoir from John Fogerty, the legendary singer-songwriter and creative force behind Creedence Clearwater Revival. Creedence Clearwater Revival is one of the most important and beloved bands in the history of rock, and John Fogerty wrote, sang, and produced their instantly

Road to Heaven: Encounters with Chinese Hermits (Pine Red)(Paperback)

In 1989, Bill Porter, having spent much of his life studying and translating Chinese religious and philosophical texts, began to wonder if the Buddhist hermit tradition still existed in China. At the time, it was believed that the Cultural Revolution had dealt a lethal blow to all religions in

They Call Me Coach (Wooden John)(Paperback)

The legendary coach talks about his life, his players, and his winning philosophies in this bestselling autobiography John Wooden's dedication and inspiration made him America's 'winningest' coach. His beliefs in hard work and preparedness brought the UCLA Bruins an unparalleled 10 NCAA basketball

On Art and Life (Ruskin John)(Paperback / softback)

John Ruskins insights into the need for individual artistic freedom, and his disdain for the mass-production art of the Victorian era, radically altered society's perception of creative design and remain powerfully relevant to our ideas of beauty

The Whistle, the Grave and the Ghost, 10 (Bellairs John)(Paperback)

A camping trip with his Scout troop leads Lewis straight to a strange, old grave and a mysterious, magical silver whistle. When Lewis discovers that this whistle has the power to stop the boys in his Scout troop bullying him, he is overcome with relief - finally he can enjoy being part of the

On Grand Strategy (Gaddis John Lewis)(Paperback / softback)

Secret Country (Pilger John)(Paperback / softback)

Expatriate journalist and film-maker John Pilger writes about his homeland with life-long affection and a passionately critical eye. In this fully updated edition of A Secret Country, he pays tribute to a little known Australia and tells a story of high political

Essential Jazz Lines: In the Style of John Coltrane/Guitar EDT. (Corey Christiansen)(Paperback)

I Feel Like Going on: Life, Game, and Glory (Lewis Ray)(Paperback)

John Coltrane Michael Brecker Legacy (Diaz Olegario)(Paperback)

This book is a summary of exercises and jazz improvisation lines designed to improve contemporary jazz style techniques. The book is divided in scale, arpeggios, chromatic exercises and jazz lines phrases from John Coltrane and Michael Brecker. These exercises should be transposed to all twelve

Babbitt (Lewis Sinclair)(Paperback / softback)

Realising that his life is devoid of meaning, he grows determined to transcend his trivial existence and search for a greater purpose. In the economic boom years of 1920s' America, Babbitt became a symbol of middle-class mediocrity, and his name an enduring part of the American

March: Book Two (Lewis John)(Paperback)

Congressman John Lewis, an American icon and one of the key figures of the civil rights movement, continues his award-winning graphic novel trilogy with co-writer Andrew Aydin and artist Nate Powell, inspired by a 1950s comic book that helped prepare his own generation to join the struggle. Now,