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.

An overview of the Belgian Jazz scene, with biographies of leading musicians, with many great photographs.

Supposedly the most in-depth analysis of the Pink Floyd history and development. Well researched, fluently written and informative, but also opinionated. A must for any Pink Floyd affictionado, but worth reading for all music fans.

1st volume of a Jazz history by Polish writer Andzej Schmidt, covering the origins of Jazz and the really early years at the end of the 19th Century.

As the title suggests, this is mostly an account (very gossipy at times) about the Era when it all started. Fun reading, if you´re into things like who slept with whom and why, but also quite an interesting insight into this fascinating time.

1st book about Jazz in Hebrew. The author presents the history and the development of the music. Very basic but for many years the only source of information about Jazz for Hebrew speaking readers.

A superb book about one of the British Jazz and Rhythm ´n´ Blues giants Graham Bond, which tells the tragic story of his life.

A fascinating bokk based on the material published by the "Bomp!" and "Mojo Navigator" magazines under the leadership of rebel and excentic Greg Shaw, who also owned the Bomp! Records label. Unconvetional and often controvercial, this is Rock journalizm at its best and most hillarious. A must for any serious Rock historian.

In-depth analysis of black music by singer / writer Ben Sidran, who tries to show the common elements of black music, regardless of genre, in the African roots and traditions.

A beautiful book in which the author, singer and writer Ben Sidran, tells the story of the music based on a series of interviews with the leading Jazz musicians and Jazz related personalities like the legendary studio engineer Rudt Van Gelder. One of the nicest Jazz books ever. Brilliant!

A very comprehensive discography of Hungarian Jazz.

First ever book published about one of the greatest heros of free jazz, who unfortunately left us a limited legacy only due to his untimely departure. The book combines a basic biography with in-depth analysis of Dolphy´s music by a sympathetic and understanding author (Simosco - Tapperman contributed the discography part). Very well researched and well written, this is a honorable tribute to the talents of a genius.

Although not exactly about music, this fascinating book outlines in detail the history of the Hippie movement in Poland at the time when the country was behind the Iron Curtain and any association with the hippy culture was considered anti-social and strictly against the law. Based on numerous interviews with the porsonalities, who were at the epicenter of the revolutionary youth movement in the country at the time, the book tells a fascinating story of struggle for freedom of expression against all odds. Beautifully designed, with great graphics and a multitude of photographs, this is a true traesure.

An incredibly detailed discography of the Polish Master Czeslaw Niemen, extremely well researched. The author provides some commentary, but mostly facts about the recording sessions, editions, etc. Richly illustrated and beautifully designed, this book is a beacon of what a discography should look like. Surely a work of love and for Niemen´s fans a great source of knowledge and pleasure.

An overview of the Slovak Jazz scene with biographies of leading musicians and other information.

Quite an interesting book, sort of go-by-example collection of record reviews introducing various members of the Prog world. However, the author´s conception of Progressive Music is very wide, including many Jazz-Rock and even Avant-Garde Jazz musicians, so some "classic" Prog fans might think this is far beyond the scope of the genre. Since Prog is about new ideas and experiments, it could be quite en eye-opener for many. Recommended!

Biographies of four Jazz heroes: Cecil Taylor, Ornette Coleman, Herbie Nicols & Jackie McLean, four quite different musicians all having their roots in bebop. Very interesting reading.

This is a lengthy account of the "behind the scenes" history of Woodstock - the peak of the Rock Era. Very interesting reading, both as a historical account and a collection of facts enlightening the Era. Recommended!

A fantastic collection of b & w photographs taken by the author, some of the best ever taken. Absolute must for people who love Jazz and photography.

3rd volume of a Jazz encyclopedia issued in France by the French "Jazz Hot" magazine. As the title suggests, this volume tells the story of Jazz music up to bebop.

7th volume of a Jazz encyclopedia issued in France by the French "Jazz Hot" magazine. As the title suggests, this volume tells the story of Free Jazz.

Absolutely brilliant book about the Soviet Jazz, written for the first time by an "outsider", who is free form the obvious limitations of the Soviet censorship. In depth analysis of the social and political influences on the music and the musicians and one of the msot interesting books about Jazz ever written. A classic!

A history of the early years Norwegian Jazz. Text in Norwegian with a summary in English.

Excellent account of Jazz in the pivotal years by writer / musician Rex Stewart, who played trumpet with Fletcher Henderson and Duke Ellington.

A pictorial history of the biggest and most important Eastern European Jazz festival, the annual "Jazz Jamboree" in Warsaw. Text in Polish and English.

Very similar in format to the books by Joynson, but concentrating on Psychedelia and less detailed. Still a major work and a must for record collectors!

A very good book, which presents the history of Prog from its conception to this very day. The only problem is that the author, although very eloquent, is also very strongly opinionated, and in case you don´t agree with his opinions, you´ll hate this book (or yourself). Still, a very important piece of writing and a must for every Prog fan.

There are scores of books about The Doors and Jim Morrison, but this one is really special in many ways. It´s a serious attempt to analyze their music and lyrics as Art and in comparison to other Art contemporary to theirs. A truly encyclopedic wealth of facts and songs lyrics, with a detail description / overview of all their 6 studio albums, track by track and in chronological order. This is an excellent example of how a book about a group should be written, although of course the gossip chasers won´t like this one.