Whisky & Jazz

Written by Hans Offringa
Photography/Design by Gijs Dragt
Jack McCray, jazz expert

Non-fiction
208 pages, four-color interior

ISBN: 978-0-615-28155-1

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.” 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.

“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. ”

JACK MCCRAY, Jazz historian

“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…! ”

DAVE BROOM, Whisky jouralist