With 111 tracks that showcase artists at their best and most influential, this remarkable anthology updates and expands the milestone "Smithsonian Collection of Classic Jazz" of 1973, once again offering a wellspring resource for educators, students, musicians, beginners, and aficionados.  Scores of leading jazz scholars, performers, and writers collaborated in selecting the recordings and producing the incisive annotations.  The 200-page compendium features an informative background essay as well as suggestions for listeners on appreciating the full richness of the performances.