"IN THE MOOD: The Kings of The Big Bands" by Colin King, published by Caxton, London, in 2002 - first edition. Illustrated and indexed hardback book with dust jacket.

This book is aimed at the swing-curious reader, it is not a specialist book. It gives an overview of the history of Big Bands from Satch, Bix, Jelly Roll, Fletch, Duke, Cab to Goodman, Basie, Miller, Whitman, Dorseys, Artie Shaw, etc. It covers styles such as Latin and Western Swing (Cowboy Jazz) as well as mainstream plus individual biographies on British Big Bands - Savoy Orpheans, Jack Payne, Ambrose, Jack Hylton, Ted Heath, Billy Cotton and The Squadronaires.

It's a great book if you are delving into Big Band for the first time - lively design, great photos and an unplayed ten-track CD - but it would disappoint a serious Swinger (so to speak!).

CONDITION: This secondhand book is in very good condition. The CD is sealed and unplayed. Please refer to the pictures above.

Size: 28x21cm, 127 pages, 900g before packing.

I am happy to answer any questions and I accept returns.

UK POSTAGE: Royal Mail Second Class.

The book in the picture above is the actual book that I have described and the book that you will receive.

LOCATION 4D10