A perfect introduction to the history of jazz, for students and the general public.
Know It All Jazz: The 50 Crucial Concepts, Styles, and Performers, Each Explained in Under a Minute, Paperback
Dave Gelly
The Jazz Guitar Handbook: A Complete Course in All Styles of Jazz, Paperback
Rod Fogg
Jazz Scales: Scales, Chords, Arpeggios, and Exercises for Jazz Improvisation, Paperback/Sean Vigneau-Britt
Sean Vigneau Britt
Hal Leonard Guitar Method Jazz Guitar, Paperback
Jeff Schroedl
Jazzology: The Encyclopedia of Jazz Theory for All Musicians, Paperback
Robert Rawlins
Jamey Aebersold Jazz -- Learn to Improvise Jazz -- Major & Minor in Every Key, Vol 24: Learn the Basics!, Book & 2 CDs, Paperback
Jamey Aebersold