Following, please find a list of books about music and music-related subjects in my collection. I have learned much from these books. This list is being constantly expanded, so please come back and check out the new additions.

Fascinating history of the Polish Jazz and early Rock in the 1940´s and 1950´s, the years following WWII and the new Socialist regime. Richly illustrated, this is a monumental piece of history, which so far was mostly unknown.

A detailed account od Czeslaw Niemen´s life and musical career, written by his friend and collaborator, who is a Polish journalist and broadcaster. Well written and richly illustrated, this book tells the story of Poland´s greatest and most important musician and his struggle to create his visionary musical vistas, often against all odds. A fascinating story of a fascinating man, who created fascinating music!

An overview of the European Improvised Music and Free Jazz scene with interesting articles and many great photographs, published by the FMP label.

A brilliant collection of essays on Jazz by Village Voice critic Gary Giddins. He captures the 1980´s scene and its essence with insight and vision.

Rolling Stone journalist Mikal Gilmore´s collection of essays on Rock (and a little of Jazz), based on his interviews with the musicians. Superbly written, this is a serious and not easy reading.

A basic Jazz textbook covering the dramatic period of Jazz development and the birth of bebop.

The earliest book dealing with Psychedelia and the group that invented many aspects of it, by a very good music critic, who was at the right time and at the right place. Unfortunately he died some years ago. Would you believe this book was priced at .95 cents?

Well written history of the early days of Jazz in Britian, from the turn of the 20th Century and until the 1950´s, when a new, independent form the American influences, scene emerged.

A basic reference book covering the feverish 1950´s, with landmark developments including the early Free Jazz.

A direcotory of Jazz education institutions in Europe.

A listing of Jazz musicians in Hungary at the time of publication, with short biographies and discographies.

Well written and researched history of the West Coast Jazz scene in the 1950´s, very comprehensive and revealing many previously unknown facts.

A loving portrait of the Jazz scene in the 1930´s and 1940´s, with many outstanding and rare photohraphs.

A superb autobiagraphy by one of Rock´s most fascinating figures, manager and concert organizer Bill Graham, who created the two Rock shrines - Fillmore East & West. Absolute must read for fans of the Classic Rock era.

A great overview of the fantastic Finnish Jazz scene at the time of publication. Includes a brief history and biographies of musicians.

Based on his interviews with Frank Zappa, the author presents here a critical biography, rich in facts and insight. Anything about Zappa is always a fascinating read, especially when so well written.

The usual story of drugs, sex and Rock & Roll, which was typical of any Rock band in the 1960´s / 1970´s (and later), well written and hiding none of the ugly facts.

A great books based on a series of interviews by the author with Jazz vocalist over a period of several years.