From History to Biographies, Here Are the Best Books About Jazz

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The release of the Lee Daniels’ Hulu Originals film, The United States vs. Billie Holiday, has inspired new and longtime jazz enthusiasts to learn more about the musical geniuses behind their favorite records. Some of the best books about jazz don’t just chronicle the genre’s history in the 20th century and beyond — they also pull back the cu