Stephen Cook is a freelance writer who lives in San Francisco. He has written for an assortment of local publications including Diablo Magazine and the now defunct Ipso Facto magazine. His contributions to the All Music Guide include coverage of jazz, jazz vocals, soundtracks, soul, rock steady, dub, country and rock. In addition to these styles, Stephen enjoys listening to classical, metal, r&b and blues as well as Brazilian and Cuban music. His other interests include cinema, literature, history, tennis, cycling and good food. Besides writing, his music related experience is...