"Jazz Lady in New York: From First Lady of Blue Note Records to Mistress of the Village Vanguard" was published by DU BOOKS on April 10th.

The book tells the story of Lorraine Gordon, the 93-year-old owner of the world's most renowned jazz club, the Village Vanguard, as she navigates her life in the big city. It is a complete translation of her autobiography, which was also included in Haruki Murakami's edited and translated work, "The Scenery of Thelonious Monk."

Born in New Jersey in 1922, Gordon's love of jazz began as a young girl and led her to New York. This book contains numerous must-read anecdotes for jazz fans, including her marriage and divorce to Alfred Lion, founder of Blue Note Records, and her remarriage and subsequent takeover of Village Vanguard owner Max Gordon. The 16 chapters chronicle the life of Gordon, who is said to have transformed New York jazz, including her interactions with various artists, including Thelonious Monk.

【Book Information】
"Jazz Ladies in New York: From the First Lady of Blue Note Records to the Hostess of the Village Vanguard"
Authors: Lorraine Gordon, Barry Singer, Translated by: Yukikata Hitoshi
Publisher: DU BOOKS
Language: Japanese
Hardcover / 320 pages
Published: 2015
Price: 2,400 yen