Here is Nat Hentoff's deeply felt exploration of jazz, blues, country, and gospel,and the musicians who bring the music to life. Hentoff has not only loved music all his life, he has lived it by being friends with many of the musicians he writes about in this collection. Hentoff poignantly describes the early days of Roy Eldridge and the last years of Billie Holiday and Bird. He tells amazing stories of the Count, Duke, and Dizzy. "Full of insightful behind-the-scenes encounters" ( San Francisco Chronicle ), Listen to the Stories covers new recordings and old legends, remarkable lives and unforgettable music.
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"Here is Nat Hentoff's deeply felt exploration of jazz, blues, country, and gospel--and the musicians who bring the music to life. Hentoff has not only loved music all his life, he has lived it by being"
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780306809828
Publisert
2000
Utgiver
Vendor
Da Capo Press Inc
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Aldersnivå
00, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
240
Forfatter