A History of Jazz in Britain, 1919-50 - Softcover

Reviews of first edition: 'This important book is delightfully readable... we owe Jim Godbolt a debt of gratitude,' Ian Carr, New Society. 'Enlivened throughout by the author's passion for the music itself and his sharp eye for human failings, ' George Melly, Guardian. 'A substantial book ... the narrative is piquantly supported by his own personal involvement in much of what he relates,' Philip Larkin, Observer. 'At last! The long-felt want satisfied spendidly! ... A truly valuable and readable work,' Gay Buckland, Memory Lane. 'This somewhat turbulent period is well chronicled by the author, whose humerous approach throughout makes the book a delightful read,' Stan Woolley, Liverpool Daily Post. 'Jim Godbolt's approach is as breezy as a riverboat shuffle, ever on the lookout for the preposterous detail and the opportunity for raffish reminiscence,' Brian Case, The Times Literary Supplement. 'In view of the magnitude of the subject, author Godbolt has to be unreservedly praised for his achievement,' Kevin Henriques, Financial Times. 'A shrewdly observed description of the period in which Godbolt, quite accurately, sets the music into the context of the times ... deserves a place on any reference shelf', Simon Adams, Jazz Journal. 'If you have not bought this book, I urge you to do so - now!' Humphrey Lyttelton, BBC 'Sounds of Jazz'.