Books about Composers and Artists

Cannonball Adderly introduced his 1967 recording of Walk Tall, by saying, "There are times when things don't lay the way they're supposed to lay. But regardless, you're supposed to hold your head up high

Illuminating and insightful, Daniel Pereira's conversations with oboist soloist Bert Lucarelli reflect on his life, performing, music, and philosophy. Music lovers will not only enjoy, but also will learn

Read the extraordinary biography of this renowned and beloved piano duet team; their early years, the development of their stellar concert career, their multifaceted half-century of performance, teaching,

Famed music journalist Mat Snow celebrates fifty years of the Who's debut album, My Generation, with this complete illustrated history of the legendary rock band. Loaded with photos, memorabilia, and

Whether they were Mods or punk pioneers, rock Wagners, or a gang of guitar-smashing thugs, The Who are a band beyond categorization or comparison, a band that constantly poses new questions - and The

A singer-songwriter, musician, and artist, Bob Dylan is an American icon. In the past five decades, Dylan's work has influenced everyone from John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, and David Bowie to rapper

This all-star tribute features many of today's top rock journalists from Rolling Stone, CREEM, Billboard, and more, as well as reflections on the band from some of rock's greatest performers, including

As a keyboard musician, composer, arranger, music director, and record producer, Don Randi has thrilled music lovers for