The Devil's Horn: The Story of the Saxophone, from Noisy Novelty to King of Cool

The author charts the brief but colorful history of the saxophone, from its invention 160 years ago, through its subsequent role as a symbol of decadence and immorality, to its impact on music, particularly American jazz. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.

• | Author: Michael Segell
• | Publisher: Picador
• | Publication Date: August 22, 2006
• | Number of Pages: 352 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0312425570
• | ISBN-13: 9780312425579