Written by Hans Offringa
Photography & design by Gjis Dragt · Jazz expert, Jack McCray
Non-fiction · 208 pages
$39.95 · ISBN: 978-0-615-28155-1
The historical context in which jazz and whisky are placed makes this a publication that will appeal not only to whisky aficionados but also to those who love history and (jazz)music. The stunning four-color photographs were shot by award-winning artist Gijs Dragt of the Netherlands, who also designed the book. Charlestonian jazz writer Jack McCray served as the book’s contributing editor. This book is a perfect gift for readers who enjoy the finer things in life.
According to Artie Shaw, “Jazz was born in a whisky barrel …” — a perfect quotation for a book like this in which Hans Offringa ingeniously connects 10 famous jazz musicians with 10 excellent single malt whiskies. The result is a collection of 10 unique blends, each carrying a blue note as well as a tasting note, presented in a “sippin’ and tasting guide.”
Praise for Whisky & Jazz Hans Offringa offers here a swingin’ look at two of the world’s hippest crafts–improvisational music and whisky-making–alone and together. It does mean a thing (or two) because it has that swing. Jazz is not background music; it sets the mood, it opens the mind. A glass of malt does the same. So does this book. Thanks Hans!
~ Jack McCray, Jazz historian
~ Dave Broom, Whisky journalist
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