Music Books

Blues Who's Who: A Biographical Dictionary of Blues Singers, by Sheldon Harris





Amazon Description:

Based on 18 years of research and writing, this reference book provides a comprehensive guide to the history of country, city, folk and rock blues. Covering all eras and styles, it features detailed biographies of 571 blues artists, 450 photographs and many pages of facts. Features of the book include various indices (of radio, TV, film, and theatre appearances; song titles; artist and place names), an extensive list of record company names and addresses, and various bibliographies (of out-of-print books and periodicals, and magazines currently available). The account of each artist includes a biographical history as well as a critical evaluation and list of principal influences.

The Billboard Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock: Expanded and Updated Edition, by Colin Larkin





Amazon Description:

“B” is for Beatles, Boomtown Rats, Beck and beyond! Thoroughly revised, updated, and expanded, The Billboard Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock delivers more than half-a-million words, displays 600 dramatic full-color photographs, and features a range of artists that includes practically every rock performer and pop personality, from The King himself to contemporary Latin-American sensation Shakira.

A wealth of essential facts and honest opinions fill each of the 400 pages that comprise this rock-and-roll resource. Whether icons or bygones, influential or infamous, this informed, intelligent guide provides information on more than 1,700 artists. Plus, this latest edition features more than 200 new entries (including controversial chart-topper Eminem, teen queen Britney Spears, Grammy sensation Alicia Keys, and critics’ darlings The White Stripes. What’s more, the Encyclopedia includes an unparalleled comprehensive end-of-book discography for every artist covered.

Stravinsky In The Theater, by Minna Lederman


Composer Igor Stravinsky, regarded as one of the most influential composer’s of the 20th century.


Amazon Description:

Presents the reminiscences of the composer’s associates concerning memorable productions as well as studies of the operas, ballets, and oratorios.

Recording Studio Design, by Phillip Newell





Waterstones Description:

Philip Newell’s comprehensive reference work contains pearls of wisdom which anyone involved in sound recording will want to apply to their own studio design. He discusses the fundamentals of good studio acoustics and monitoring in an exhaustive yet accessible manner. “Recording Studio Design” covers the basic principles, their application in practical circumstances, and the reasons for their importance to the daily success of recording studios. All issues are approached from the premise that most readers will be more interested in how these things affect their daily lives rather than wishing to make an in-depth study of pure acoustics. Therefore frequent reference is made to examples of actual studios, their various design problems and solutions. Because of the importance of good acoustics to the success of most studios, and because of the financial burden which failure may impose, getting things right first time is essential. The advice contained in “Recording Studio Design” offers workable ways to improve the success rate of any studio, large or small. It is a comprehensive overview of the principles of recording studio design and their practical application. nYou can improve the potential of your studio with expert advice on design and monitoring. Complex issues are explained in accessible language and illustrated with examples from actual studios.