Publisher's Synopsis
Change Is... surveys 50 musicians/groups that helped to establish modern jazz in Britain. These include familiar names - Ronnie Scott, Tubby Hayes, John Dankworth - as well as lesser-known figures deserving of wider recognition. The book includes a section on the early development of British modern jazz as well as a list of 50 essential recordings from the period 1953-73. It is written in an accessible style and is aimed at both newcomers to the genre and seasoned followers.
