Article: JAZZ RECORDINGS, ART BOOKS A PERFECT HOLIDAY MATCH.(Lifestyle)

Go ahead, make my holiday.

Gimme some jazz.

Like Clint Eastwood, the famous filmmaker-actor-jazz fanatic, I'll always take a gift of jazz recordings. Nothing better to get in a mood that's festive but not foolish, soulful but not sentimental.

But what if you want a complementary experience for the eyes?

I'd tell Clint: Ask for art books ... sir.

You can easily shift your focus from the music to the art, as you chose. Surrounding yourself with visual and aural excellence is as good as watching a great movie, but even more customized to your tastes.

Here are my suggestions for this season's best gifts for the eyes and ears.

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