Venture Press, Texas, 1957. Hardcover. Folio. Presumed First Edition. Book Condition: Very Good plus. No DJ. 492 pages profusely illustrated with B&award photos. Signed by Blanton on half title page. Former owners (Frank Tirro) stamp on ffep. Corners bumped a bit. Book is solid and square, no internal markings. Beige cloth boards with black cloth spine. Title on spine with red background.

Music historian Frank Tirro (1935-2021) was a specialist in both the music of the Renaissance and the history of jazz. He is remembered for his writings on music, education, and racism in America; his landmark contributions to our understanding of the history of jazz; his studies of late medieval and renaissance music; and his considerable administrative accomplishments. He was also an ASCAP award-winning composer and a highly respected professional clarinetist and saxophone player.