André Hodeir's *Hommes et problèmes du jazz* is a landmark work of jazz criticism, originally published in 1954. Hodeir, himself a jazz violinist who later turned to composing and writing, brought an insider's perspective to his analysis of the music and its practitioners. The book examines the key figures and central issues of jazz, offering critical insight into the art form's development and its major contributors. Widely regarded as a classic in the field of jazz literature, it remains an essential reference for anyone interested in the history and criticism of jazz. This edition was published by Parenthèses in 1954, with a later paperback edition appearing in 1985.