Berendt, Joachim E.

Joachim E. Berendt (1922 2000) was a journalist, author, founding member of South West German Radio (Sudwestfunk), and a producer of more than 250 music records. His 1953 book Das Jazzbuch became the most successful history book on jazz worldwide. His vast collection of records, books, and jazz documents form the basis of the Jazzinstitut Darmstadt.