From Scott Joplin's rag, to Charlie Parker's & Miles Davis's beatnik cool, Disc 1 features pieces from some of the greatest innovators of jazz. Disc 2 illustrates the influence these fathers of jazz had on seminal artists of the 70s & 80s. After getting to know the pieces on this collection, you will easily recognize the role these artists continue to play in today's music--not just jazz, but in a wide range of genres.Fans of roots music will also enjoy NPR's "American Routes" weekly program. Visit [...] for broadcast times on your local PR station.

I loved this story. Marlena and Winston prove that love does indeed light the way home. I was drawn into this story from the first page, and by the last, I was wiping tears from my eyes. Marlena and Winston are a dynamic, engaging, very real couple who faced real problems (a snob of a mother being only one of them). I especially enjoyed the fact that Winston and Marlena weren't described as classically good-looking; all their attractiveness and love for each other came from who they were inside and from the obstacles they overcame to be together.What I loved best about this story was the central couple's interaction with Cheryl and Marty, as well as with Patrice and Raymond. I hope that Ms. Benson is planning another story so that I can find out what happened with them. The genuine caring and concern among the three couples was something I don't often see in romance novels.Excellent job, Ms. Benson! I look forward to your next novel.

This was my first book by Benson and it was great! I enjoyed the story a lot. Sometimes young love can last a lifetime. Winston and Marlena's did! Benson did a nice job of protraying a southern class system, in that many think you should marry into a good family of your status, where that their family's so called "roots" are untarnished. Good Job!

I like the story, and the book but the illustrations are terrible. It looks like they did not line up the plates correctly and the drawings are blurry. Do not recommend for this price.

I was somewhat disappointed in the drawings in this book, as they seemed not crisp and clear. Also it was apparent that one of the pages was out of order!Overall, this book did not measure up to expectations. Thank you for the opportunity to express my feelings!

I ordered three sizes of the tip wires in error. I ordered the wrong items and I returned them. Thank you for the quick replacement of the correct items.Peggy