Jazz Collection Highlights
Here you will find a selection and some highlights of the State Library's resources for jazz.
Scores
Refer to the Jazz page to find an overview of the collection and some useful catalogue searches.
E-Resources
There are a number of music electronic resources in which to find material on jazz.
Books
Black Roots, White Flowers : a History of Jazz in Australia
Andrew Bisset records the development of jazz in Australia from jazz teas at the Tivoli to the 1980's.
Don't Worry Baby, They'll Swing Their Arses Off : the Stories of Australian Jazz Musicians
A book of interviews with Australian jazz musicians published in the 21st century.
Jazz : the Essential Companion
Organised in dictionary format including biographical entries, jazz terms and essays on historical topics and geographical areas.
The Jazz Discography
The most comprehensive jazz discography ever published with 25 volumes. Compiled by Tom Lord it contains 27,000 entries covering over 8,000 musicians.
The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz
Largest dictionary of jazz ever published.
Journals
Downbeat
All the jazz artists, news, festivals, radio, digital downloads and education your heart desires.
Jazz Journal International
Each monthly issue provides news, latest releases, reviews and artist profiles on the international jazz front.
Jazz Notes
Monthly newsletter of the Jazz Club of WA.
Jazz Review
Newsletter of the Perth Jazz Society that includes concert reviews and guide, as well as a listing of jazz radio programs.
Recordings
Refer to the Jazz page to find an overview of the collection.
Page last updated: Wednesday 20 April 2011
