Nat Hentoff, renowned jazz critic, civil liberties activist, and fearless contrarian I m a Jewish atheist civil-libertarian pro-lifer has lived through much of jazz s history and has known many of jazz s most important figures, often as friend and confidant. Hentoff has been a tireless advocate for the neglected parts of jazz history, including forgotten sidemen and -women. This volume includes his best recent workshort essays, long interviews, and personal recollections. From Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong to Ornette Coleman and Quincy Jones, Hentoff brings the jazz greats to life and...