Chicago Jazz: A Cultural History, 1904-1930

Really great read. Has alot of unknown Jazz History about Jazz when Chicago was the Jazz Capital;

I am more interested in Chicago life in the 20s than in jazz, and this book provides an interesting look at a little understood period. One wishes there were more details, but the sources are scanty. The author shows how jazz was transformed in Chicago, and why the music traveled East during the Depression. His tone is a little distant, but the scenes are vivid.

Gave this to my Dad who grew up in the environment and it took him back. He loved it.