The book is structured as an alphabetical survey of over . For each "piece," Gioia provides:
: The story of how the song was written and its evolution from Broadway show tunes or pop songs into the jazz canon. The jazz standards : a guide to the repertoire
You can find the updated second edition (2021) at several retailers: The Jazz Standards: A Guide to the Repertoire: Gioia, Ted The book is structured as an alphabetical survey of over
: Discussion of the song's harmonic and melodic significance. The jazz standards : a guide to the repertoire