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Jazz Greats (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780714832043)
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David Perry
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xThis lively and fascinating account of the lives and musical innovations of twelve of America's greatest jazzmen traces how, through their remarkable playing and improvisational skills, they are considered to be among the twentieth century's most groundbreaking composers. Legendary figures such as Buddy Bolden, Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, Charlie Parker and Charles Mingus are featured, with new interviews and an evocative narrative bringing to life the various eras and locations in which they played.
Author: David Perry
ISBN-10: 0714832049
ISBN-13: 9780714832043
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Language: English
Published: 05/30/1996
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.42lbs
Size: 8.56h x 6.04w x 0.66d
Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 06/03/1996 pg. 79
Library Journal 07/01/1996 pg. 118
By David Perry
xDavid Perry is a writer, film-maker and radio producer with a special interest in jazz. He has written on jazz for the Independent and the Observer, and prepared a series of jazz portraits for BBC Radio 3.
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