JulianBirch

Thankyou people for your kind words. Please note too that the book is not-for-profit, sold at cost, hence the unavailability via Amazon. It has taken my father, Bill Birch, 4 years of research, and he was there in Manchester through this featured history. It includes ticket stubs/flyers etc.. All the top American stars of the time are shown, & 90% of the photos have never before been published. Don Rendell wrote the foreword and thinks the book is stunning, as do many others, here's some feedback: "One of the most beautiful books on British jazz I've seen; a genuine work of bibliographic art.." Digby Fairweather (Trumpeter, writer and jazz historian) "WOW! This book is amazing and a true visual tour-de-force. An extraordinary history of the Manchester jazz scene and a reminder of how quickly the American post-war Bebop movement spread across the Atlantic.. Buy it!! " Fred Cohen (Owner of the Jazz Record Center, NYC) "A highly impressive and expertly compiled anthology which jazz fans will find a mandatory purchase, wherever they hail from" Simon Spillett (Saxophonist and jazz historian) "A true labour of love which crystalises the development of jazz in Britain.." Chris Lee (Former jazz reviewer- Manchester Evening News, & The Daily Telegraph) "Nobody else has written a jazz chronicle quite like this. A marvel and a delight. No seat of learning should be without one" Jack Massarik (Jazzwise magazine) Much more to see- View/read more by googling "Keeper of the flame Bill Birch" My father, Bill Birch, has also been invited by the IAJRC to give the lead intro speech to the 'International Association of Jazz Record Collectors', who this year are holding their annual convention in Manchester. He will be speaking at 1pm-2.15pm on the opening Thursday September 22nd, welcoming the IAJRC to the city and all its jazz heritage. Book Info & Order form/Contact details: http://www.jazz-clubs-worldwide.com/promo/jazzinmanchester.htm Enjoy.