Nothing But the Blues : The Music and the Musicians

During 2003, the Year of the Blues, there will be diverse events throughout the country, including Martin Scorsese's seven-part film series that will travel to many museums. A lively history, "Nothing But the Blues is richly illustrated with rare photographs of the musicians, promoters, and venues, as well as record labels, posters and ads. The kind of insider knowledge found in this book offers unprecedented insights about this rich musical tradition that includes genres from jug-band to soul and rock 'n roll.