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Grade 5 Piano Solos is a collection of 16 piano pieces, carefully selected for early intermediate pianists. The book features a range of styles and genres, from classical to jazz, to help young...

Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1990s Cuba, Dirty Havana Trilogy is a gritty and unflinching portrayal of life in a city on the brink of collapse. Pedro Juan's journey from disillusioned...

Discover the rich history and diverse influences that have shaped Progressive Rock. This in-depth exploration delves into the genre's origins, its heyday in the late 1960s and 1970s, and its...

Learn to play by ear with confidence using this step-by-step guide for songwriters and pianists. Part 1 covers the basics of harmony, including adding chords to familiar tunes like Twinkle Twinkle...

Angel's Flight is a ruthless tale of the music business, told from the inside. The story begins in the swing jazz era, where a young musician named Ben Parker finds himself at the mercy of a...

Manchester's Free Trade Hall was a pivotal venue for popular music in Great Britain between 1951 and 1996, hosting a vast array of iconic acts from jazz and rock 'n' roll to prog, punk, and heavy...

The Philosophy of Cocktails by Jane Peyton Discover the fascinating history and evolution of cocktails, from their humble beginnings as medicinal tonics to the elaborate drinks of today's stylish...

The Beastie Boys' Paul's Boutique By Dan LeRoy A&C Black, 2006 In 1989, the Beastie Boys were written off by most observers. Their second album was expected to be a commercial flop, but it would go...

Warm and darkly funny, this memoir transports you to the world of childhoods by the sea. Ian McMillan's nostalgic collection of reminiscences takes you back to endless sunny days on the beach,...

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a beautifully bound edition of a story of love, greed and tragedy set in America's Jazz Age. In this luxurious Long Island mansion, Jay Gatsby lives...

Slumberland is a ferocious and bombastic comedy that follows DJ Darky's quest to find Charles Stone, aka the Schwa, a little-known avant-garde jazzman. As he searches for his artistic and spiritual...

Olive Galloway's life is about to take a dramatic turn. She's engaged to Brander Delacroix, but as she prepares for their wedding, she begins to wonder if she'll be able to make it down the aisle...

Frank O'Hara's poetry is a testament to the city's energy and possibility. His poems capture the pace and rhythms of urban life, drawing inspiration from jazz, film, and painting. With a spontaneity...

The Trumpet Omnibook for B♭ instruments features transcriptions of solos as played by some of the world's leading jazz artists. This collection includes performances from renowned musicians such as...

Copendium is a collection of album reviews and themed track samplers that redefines the boundaries of popular music. Drawing on a diverse range of genres, including Krautrock, motorik, post-punk,...

Shipwrecked near a tiny island in a vast ocean, the Fisher family finds unexpected help from a small pod of dolphins. As they struggle to survive, each child forms a special bond with one of their...

The Graded Piano Player, Book 2: Well-Known Tunes Specially Arranged by Leading Educationalists This second book in The Graded Piano Player series offers a range of popular repertoire for pianists at...

Richard Demarco's Edinburgh explores the original world vision of Sir John Falconer and Rudolph Bing, and recalls the highs and lows of The Edinburgh International Festival, The Fringe, Art, Book,...

Barcelona Dreaming by Rupert Thomson is a spellbinding novel that weaves together three stories set against the backdrop of Barcelona's vibrant streets. Narrated by an English woman, an alcoholic...

Set in 1940s London, this gripping crime novel brings to life the dark underbelly of Soho. When a body is found above a jazz bar, detectives are quick to dismiss it as another young woman who took...

Denny S. Bryce's Wild Women and the Blues is a captivating novel that weaves together two stories set nearly a hundred years apart. In 1920s Chicago, a chorus girl and a film student navigate loss,...

Evelyn Waugh's Vile Bodies is a biting satire that exposes the darker side of the high life in 1920s England. The novel follows a group of young people as they navigate the excesses and...

John Rain is an assassin with a unique specialty - he only kills people who die from natural causes. Based in Tokyo, he operates in both worlds but feels at home in neither. His services are...

Josephine Baker: A Life of Many Faces Josephine Baker's remarkable life was marked by her determination and audacity. From her early days as a comic and musical performer, she became a worldwide icon...

The Wedding by Dorothy West is a powerful exploration of identity, community and love in 1950s America. Set against the backdrop of Martha's Vineyard, this novel tells the story of Shelby Coles'...

The Great Gatsby: The 1926 Broadway Script by Owen Davis A lesser-known aspect of F. Scott Fitzgerald's iconic novel is its adaptation for the stage, penned by Owen Davis in 1926. This edition...

The Cavern Club: The Birthplace of the Beatles and Merseybeat The Cavern Club, a legendary music venue, played a pivotal role in shaping the history of popular music. This book tells the story of the...

The banjo's hidden history reveals itself in this illuminating study. Kristina Gaddy delves into the instrument's origins at the crossroads of slavery, religion, and music, tracing its development...

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of war and its aftermath, Bay of Secrets is a powerful and moving story of two women, separated by time and circumstance, yet bound together by a shared secret...

Discover the stories behind the songs in "Life of a Song". This book explores the biographies of 100 songs, from their creation to their various covers and adaptations, and the famous artists who...

Theodor W. Adorno A Very Short Introduction Andrew Bowie explores the work and life of German philosopher and social theorist T.W. Adorno, whose ideas have become increasingly relevant to...

Spike Milligan's seventh and final volume of his War Memoirs is a hilarious account of his return from war and Italy. After five years of serving in North Africa and Italy, Milligan finds himself...

Buddy Bolden's life was a complex tapestry of talent and turmoil. In "Coming Through Slaughter", Michael Ondaatje masterfully weaves together fragments of memoir, interview, conversation, and...

The Mandolin Chord Bible offers a comprehensive solution for musicians of all levels, featuring 2,736 chords in the GDAE standard tuning. This guide covers a wide range of chords, including 68...

The 1920s Scrapbook by Robert Opie brings to life the vibrant culture of Great Britain during the 1920s. With over 1,000 colourful images, this book captures the mood of a decade marked by change and...

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a brilliant fable of the hedonistic excess and tragic reality of 1920s America. Set against the backdrop of the Jazz Age, the novel follows the mysterious...

La Marr Jurelle Bruce's urgent provocation explores four overlapping meanings of madness in black radical art. He theorizes that madness can be lived experience, psychiatric category, emotional...

Linda Ronstadt: A Track-by-Track Analysis of Her Solo Career 1969 to 1989 From her country rock roots to operetta, American jazz standards, and mariachi, Linda Ronstadt's solo career has been marked...

The History of the Blues: A Groundbreaking Reappraisal of America's Music. Francis Davis's seminal work redefines the blues as a genre in its own right, rather than simply as a precursor to jazz and...

Debbie Greenberg's Cavern Club: The Inside Story is a unique and fascinating account of her ten-year connection to the legendary music venue in Liverpool. As a teenager, she spent countless hours at...

Beautiful Little Fools A Novel by Jillian Cantor is a reimagined and expanded version of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, set in the 1920s. The novel is told in the alternating voices of three...

Ishmael Reed's Mumbo Jumbo is a comic fable set in 1920s America, where an epidemic of freedom and self-expression spreads rapidly through Black artists. This outbreak of Jazz, Ragtime, and Blues...

Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1980s Paris, Sienna Stevenson's life is forever changed when she stumbles upon a small Jazz club on the Left Bank. There, she meets an eclectic group of artists...

The Creative Mind: Myths and Mechanisms by Margaret A. Boden This book explores the nature of human creativity in the arts, using examples from jazz improvisation, chess, story writing, physics, and...

HR Giger: The Early Years tells the story of the artist's childhood and youth in Chur, Switzerland. A collection of photographs, drawings, and early artworks recently unearthed in the Giger family's...

The Incredible Spice Men: Todiwala and SinghDiscover how a sprinkle of cumin, a dash of turmeric, or a handful of star anise can transform your everyday food into an explosion of tastes and smells...

The Jazz Age London of 1926 is a city of glamour and corruption, where the wealthy rub shoulders with gangsters and starlets. At its heart lies Nellie Coker, a ruthless and ambitious woman determined...

The World Is Sound: Nada Brahma Music and the Landscape of Consciousness by Joachim-Ernst Berendt In this thought-provoking book, Europe's foremost jazz producer explores the role of sound in shaping...

The Octave Mandolin Chord Bible offers a comprehensive solution for musicians of all levels, providing 1,728 chords and 576 moveable chord configurations. This guide covers 68 different types of...

25 Piazzolla tangos for flute and piano by Astor Piazzolla, arranged by Boosey & Hawkes, offer a unique blend of classical, jazz, and Latin traditions. This collection features some of Piazzolla's...

Jo Gelbard's life was turned upside down when she met Miles Davis in 1984. At the time, she was living a seemingly perfect life with her husband and son, but a chance encounter with the legendary...

London, 1925. A fortune in diamonds is at stake, and jazz musicians Ivor 'Skins' Maloney and Bartholomew 'Barty' Dunn are about to find themselves in the midst of a deadly mystery. A deserter who...

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a poignant portrayal of the American experience in the 1920s. Set against the backdrop of Long Island's exclusive communities, this novel masterfully...

Learning to play the saxophone can be a challenging but rewarding experience. With the right guidance, anyone can master this versatile instrument and enjoy the many benefits of playing jazz music...

The Yorkshire Folk, Blues and Jazz Festival at Krumlin in 1970 was meant to be one of the major events of the year. However, a freak storm on the Saturday night turned it into a disaster instead...

Astor Piazzolla's 40 Tangos for Piano is a collection of crowd-pleasing tangos that blend classical, jazz, and Latin traditions. Suitable for intermediate to early advanced pianists, this book...

Tender is the Night by Francis Scott Fitzgerald is a masterful exploration of human emotion and psychological tension. Set against the backdrop of 1920s France, this novel showcases Fitzgerald's...

Embark on a two-week road trip along the Natchez Trace Parkway, from the country music capital to the birthplace of jazz. This guide features over 20 easy-to-use maps, site-to-site mileage, driving...

A Sicilian Affair by Susan Lewis is a gripping thriller that delves into the complexities of family drama and the lengths people will go to protect their secrets. When jazz musician Catie Mac arrives...

The Beautiful and Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a biting satire of the excesses of the Jazz Age. Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1920s New York, this novel follows the lives of Anthony Patch...

Lovers at the Chameleon Club, Paris 1932 is a richly imagined and inventive literary masterpiece that explores the complexities of love, art, and betrayal. Against the vibrant backdrop of 1920s...

Aaron Minsky's 10 American Cello Etudes is a collection of miniature pieces that evoke the spirit of contemporary American music. Each étude is written in a different style, from jazz to blues and...

Louis Armstrong's life and legacy are deeply intertwined with the most creative period of his career. Nearly 100 years after bursting onto the music scene, he is recognized as one of the most...

The Renaissance Lute Chord Bible offers a comprehensive solution for musicians of all levels. With 1,728 chords and additional moveable chord configurations, this guide provides a complete reference...

The Mandolin in America: A Century of Music and Instrumentation. In 1880, Spanish immigrants brought the mandolin to New York, introducing this instrument to American audiences. Over the next...

Joni Mitchell: Lady of the Canyon Joni Mitchell's journey began in small nightclubs in her hometown of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, where she sang alongside others in a bid to make a name for herself. As...

Trinity College London's Acoustic Guitar Exam Pieces 2020 for Grades 6-8 offers a comprehensive collection of fingerstyle and plectrum pieces for aspiring guitarists. This book provides a flexible...

The Origins of Cool in Postwar America by Joel Dinerstein In the aftermath of World War II, a new word and a new way of being emerged in American culture. Cool, a term that would become synonymous...

The Complete Illustrated Book of the Electric Guitar provides an in-depth guide to playing and understanding this iconic instrument. With over 600 photographs, illustrations, and exercises, it covers...

The Winding Road by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles is set against the backdrop of 1920s England and New York. As the Jazz Age reaches its peak, Polly Morland finds herself at the centre of attention with a...

A Dark Inheritance by H. F. Askwith is a heart-racing tale of family, fate and self-discovery. Felix Ashe's life hangs in the balance as he faces an uncertain future. His brothers' tragic deaths have...

Discover the Soul Rhythm Guitar Book Master the iconic guitar skills that defined three generations of music. This comprehensive guide reveals the secrets of combining Gospel, R&B and Jazz to create...

Clive James's collection of writings about Philip Larkin gathers together his most insightful and engaging thoughts on this major twentieth-century poet.James explores Larkin's poetry, novels, jazz,...

Alice Coltrane: A Life in Music This biography explores the life and music of Alice Coltrane, an African American composer who synthesized diverse musical genres to create a unique sound. From her...

Theodore Dalrymple's work explores the moral decay of modern culture and the impact of political correctness on society. This collection of essays, Anything Goes, reflects his concerns and offers a...

The Book of Form & Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki After the loss of his father, Benny Oh begins to hear voices - the things in his house, each with its own distinct tone. As his mother's hoarding problem...

The Great Gatsby: A Novel Illustrated Edition by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a beautifully illustrated edition of the iconic American novel, marking its 100th anniversary. This deluxe edition features...

For beginners and those looking to dust off their old skills, It's Never Too Late . . . to Play Guitar is an all-in-one adult tutor that provides essential music theory and guitar technique basics...

Vogue: The Jewellery by Carol Woolton is a stunning visual sourcebook that showcases the best of British Vogue's jewellery over the past century. From fairytale romance to Jazz-age glamour, this...

The Longest Trek: My Tour of the Galaxy Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek series was a groundbreaking achievement in science fiction, but behind the scenes, a remarkable story of survival and...

Listen to the Music: A World of Magical Melodies Embark on a time-traveling journey through the history of music, where the past comes alive through the sounds of iconic musicians. This book takes...

Lady Sings the Blues is a deeply personal and unflinching account of Billie Holiday's life. Born in 1915, her story begins with a first encounter with the law at just 13 years old. Yet, despite the...

Julio Cortázar's groundbreaking novel, published in Vintage Classics for the first time, is a powerful exploration of the human experience. A complex and deeply unsettling work, it defies traditional...

Spike Milligan's autobiography - in his own words. This unique collection gathers together the loose threads of his life, as told by his long-time manager and companion, Norma Farnes. With her...

A Sicilian Affair by Susan Lewis is an emotionally charged thriller that delves into family drama and secrets. When jazz musician Catie Mac escapes to sunny Sicily, she hopes for a fresh start under...

Gary Moore: The Life and Music of a Rock Legend Gary Moore's life and music are a testament to his unwavering dedication to his craft. From his early days with Thin Lizzy to his successful solo...

The Trinity College London Drum Kit exam syllabus from 2020-2023 is a comprehensive resource for drummers preparing for performance and technical work components. This book covers a wide range of...

The Ukulele Chord Bible offers a comprehensive solution for musicians of all levels, featuring 2,160 chords and 576 moveable chord configurations. This guide covers a wide range of chords, including...

Talkin' Greenwich Village is a meticulously researched and engagingly written account of the revolutionary music scene that emerged in the heart of New York City. The book chronicles the lives and...

Unlock the Secrets of Pentatonic Soloing for Electric Bass. Discover how to transform basic pentatonic scales into expressive soloing tools with Jimmy Haslip's expert guidance. This comprehensive...

The Fugitives by Jamal Mahjoub is a story about music, belonging and love. A surprise letter arrives at the Kamanga Kings, a legendary Khartoum jazz band, inviting them to perform in Washington, D.C...

A Baffling Murder at the Midsummer Ball by T. E. Kinsey is a gripping mystery that unfolds in the midst of a summer storm. When London's finest jazz musicians are booked to play at a country house,...

A new soundtrack to pivotal historical moments from around the world is offered in Musical World. Jeffrey Boakye explores how 40 classic tunes reflect and encapsulate key events of the 20th and 21st...

The British Beat Explosion: Rock'N'Roll Island A vibrant and influential chapter in UK rock history has long been overlooked. Eel Pie Hotel, a legendary club night venue on an island in the middle of...

Set against the backdrop of World War II, Julia Kelly's epic saga explores love, motherhood, and betrayal in 1930s England.The story follows Viv Byrne, a young woman living in Liverpool with strict...

The Cavaquinho Chord Bible offers a comprehensive solution for musicians of all levels, covering 1,728 chords in standard major and 576 moveable chord configurations. This guide provides a logical...

A beautifully illustrated graphic novel adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's iconic novel, The Great Gatsby. First published in 1925, this story of love and mystery has been reimagined in stunning...

Lady Gaga: Applause is a comprehensive history of the musician's ever-evolving and often unpredictable career. At the helm of the Haus of Gaga, Lady Gaga is a performance artist like no other, known...

The Great Gatsby Annotated Edition by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a vivid chronicle of the excesses and decadence of the Jazz Age. The story revolves around Jay Gatsby, a self-made man with murky business...

Donald Fagen's Eminent Hipsters is a witty and engaging autobiography that explores the cultural figures that shaped his youth. Growing up in suburban New Jersey, Fagen found solace in the music and...