Composers & Musicians

The Sound of Joy Is Enlightening. Chris Raschka's art imaginatively illustrates this colorful, uplifting life story of the famed jazz musician.  Discography, too.

by Jay Althouse.  50 short informative composer biographies with a picture or photo, birth and death dates, and list of compositions.

The Music and Lives of 22 Great Composers, with Listening CD, Review/Tests, and Supplemental Materials By Jay Althouse and Sally K. Albrecht

Remixed by Chris Raschka. A clever visual interpretation of Coltrane's classic, read by Richard Allen as we hear live jazz.

by Jay Althouse & Judith Reilly.  Bios, portraits, historical events, listening CD, reviews & tests, portraits, plus a timeline, map, glossary and extras

The Music and Lives of 22 Great Composers by Jay Althouse & Judith O'Reilly.