When this book was first published, the author of this book was Russia's greatest living pianist and composer. ON the 18th of November, 1889, Russia celebrated the Jubilee of her greatest living pianist and composer, Anton Rubinstein. Although from time to time various articles and criticisms on the life and works of the famous musician have been published, the biographical details, often inaccurate, possessed little or no value. It is a well-known...

The Place Of Jazz In World Music... Its history from new Orleans to the present day... Its beauty as music... And the greatness of the people who made it... This is a book for everyone who loves music-classical or jazz; for the one who performs or the one who makes up his audience. To either one it will contribute much for a better understanding and appreciation of this greatest and most widely participated in art. Everyone knows about jazz....