This lushly illustrated celebration of New York life as captured in music brings together pieces of more than a thousand songs written about the Big Apple.

An insightful look at the urban sensibility that gives the Great American Songbook its pizzazz.

A text and audio guide to the songs and calls of 35 common birds of residential settings, city parks, and urban areas in eastern and central North America. This superb collection of field recordings offers unparalleled access to the sound repertoires of yard, garden, and city birds. Book jacket.