Pruter, Robert

Robert Pruter is the senior editor of social sciences for "New Standard Encyclopedia" in Chicago, Illinois. He has been a columnist and features writer for "Goldmine" and since 1985 its R & B Editor. He has been a regular contributor to "Time Barrier Express, Juke Blues, Living Blues, Record Collector's Monthly, Illinois Entertainer, Soul Survivor," He is the author of the award-winning "Chicago Soul" (1991).

Geoff Brown is a freelance writer and journalist living in London. He was a feature writer for "Melody Maker," editor of "Black Music" and "Jazz Review" magazines, and music and senior