1 October 2026
The Jazz and Blues collection is now live on Bloomsbury Music & Sound with 52 eBooks to support students in their study of jazz and blues music, ranging widely over its development and global impact.
Essential histories, biographies, and listeners’ companions provide a strong foundation for studying the genres, while ethnomusicology texts allow students to focus on their research interests and investigate how the music has impacted the cultural and political landscape.
These titles were originally published by Rowman & Littlefield and ABC-Clio.
Jazz and Blues includes:
- Biographical studies of prominent artists and listeners’ companions for their works
- Analysis of sociocultural and political impact, including in relation to race, gender, and politics
- Interviews and broadcast transcripts from major figures
- Examinations of sub-genres, including bebop and boogie-woogie
- Area-specific studies, ranging from New Orleans to the Soviet Union
Bloomsbury Music & Sound is a growing digital hub which provides access to exclusive reference content, cutting edge scholarship, and practical support across a range of subject areas in music and sound studies.