Publisher's Synopsis
Undertones is a ground-breaking reference book on jazz in crime fiction. As the opening historical overview shows, crime and jazz are soulmates in popular (especially American) culture and this book is by far the most exhaustive - but also entertaining survey of the interaction of both. The book is divided into two parts: essays that contextualise jazz crime novels, and an annotated bibliography of books, short stories, magazines, authors, discography and more.
