Jazz Information: August 9, 1940

Jazz Information, 1940. Softcover. Very Good. August 9, 1940 issue of legendary "hot jazz" magazine Jazz Information. Vol. 2, No. 2. Table of Contents to cover. Contents include feature articles on Fata Marable, Edmond Hall, Ralph Berton, William Russell and New Orleans jazz. Also includes detailed reviews of new and classical jazz albums, notes on important collector's records (often obscure and rediscovered), news features on bands, jazz musicians of the day, etc., historical photos of performers and more. Scarce. 32 pp. 8 1/2" x 5 1/2". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear and lightly rusted staples. Published for only two years, JI was a non-commercial, color-blind magazine that gained acclaim for its focus on serious jazz for advanced enthusiasts rather than quasi-jazz, also for its unbiased, exceptionally informed articles and reviews. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.