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Part II: 8) The Apple
written by Ross Russell, 1909-2000; in Bird Lives!: The High Life and Hard Times of Charlie (Yardbird) Parker (New York: Da Capo Press, 1996), 107-118
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written by Ross Russell, 1909-2000; in Bird Lives!: The High Life and Hard Times of Charlie (Yardbird) Parker (New York: Da Capo Press, 1996), 107-118
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Ross Russell, 1909-2000
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Person Discussed
Harlan Leonard, 1905-1983, Art Tatum, 1909-1956, Charlie Parker, 1920-1955
Topic / Theme
African American, Performing arts life, Starting new job, Performance influences, Whiskey, Social dances, Popular culture, Songs, Death, Municipal government, Performance practice, Contests and competitions, Bars and saloons, African American Music
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The Devil's Son-In-Law: The Story of Peetie Wheatstraw & His Songs
written by Paul Garon, 1942- (Chicago, IL: Charles H. Kerr Publishing Company, 2003), 138 page(s)
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written by Paul Garon, 1942- (Chicago, IL: Charles H. Kerr Publishing Company, 2003), 138 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Paul Garon, 1942-
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
Charles H. Kerr Publishing Company
Topic / Theme
African American Music
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Goin' Home...and the Big Treatment
written by Stan Britt; in Dexter Gordon: A Musical Biography (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1989), 118-147
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written by Stan Britt; in Dexter Gordon: A Musical Biography (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1989), 118-147
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Stan Britt
Date Published / Released
1989
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Person Discussed
Dexter Gordon, 1923-1990, George Cables, 1944-, Victor Lewis, 1950-, Kirk Lightsey, 1937-
Topic / Theme
Musicians, Government functions, General medical conditions, Audio recordings, Performance practice, Concerts, African American Music
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Duke Ellington: Music is My Mistress
written by Duke Ellington, 1899-1974 (Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, 1973), 522 page(s)
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written by Duke Ellington, 1899-1974 (Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, 1973), 522 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Duke Ellington, 1899-1974
Date Published / Released
1973
Publisher
Doubleday & Company
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Jazz
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Chapter 1: The Early Years (1929-1946)
written by Sebastian Danchin, 1955-; in Earl Hooker, Blues Master (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2001), 20-40
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written by Sebastian Danchin, 1955-; in Earl Hooker, Blues Master (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2001), 20-40
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Sebastian Danchin, 1955-
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Person Discussed
Earl Hooker, 1929-1970
Topic / Theme
African American, Birth registry, Childhood, Family, Migration, Musicians, General medical conditions, Performance practice, Expression in performance, Music education, African American Music, Blues, Guitar, electric, Guitar, slide
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Ella Fitzgerald: The Complete Biography
written by Stuart Nicholson (New York, NY: Routledge (Publisher), 2004), 370 page(s)
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written by Stuart Nicholson (New York, NY: Routledge (Publisher), 2004), 370 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Stuart Nicholson
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Routledge (Publisher)
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Jazz
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written by Ethel Waters, 1896-1977 and Charles Samuels; in His Eye Is On the Sparrow: An Autobiography (Da Capo Press, 1992), 251-262
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written by Ethel Waters, 1896-1977 and Charles Samuels; in His Eye Is On the Sparrow: An Autobiography (Da Capo Press, 1992), 251-262
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Ethel Waters, 1896-1977, Charles Samuels
Date Published / Released
1992
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Person Discussed
Ethel Waters, 1896-1977
Topic / Theme
African American, Charity, Postal services, Marital estrangement, Musicians, Vaudeville, Working-classes, Racial identity, Half-brothers, Mystics and mysticism, Religious beliefs, Concerts, Theater buildings, Artistic collaboration, African American Music, Trumpet, Piano
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Jazz from the Beginning
written by Garvin Bushell and Mark Tucker, 1954-2000 (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1998), 196 page(s)
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written by Garvin Bushell and Mark Tucker, 1954-2000 (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1998), 196 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Garvin Bushell, Mark Tucker, 1954-2000
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Jazz
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Thirty-Fifth And Calumet
written by William M. Gaines, 1922-1992 and Howard Reich, fl. 2003; in Jelly's Blues: The Life, Music and Redemption of Jelly Roll Morton (Da Capo Press, 2003), 106-137
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written by William M. Gaines, 1922-1992 and Howard Reich, fl. 2003; in Jelly's Blues: The Life, Music and Redemption of Jelly Roll Morton (Da Capo Press, 2003), 106-137
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
William M. Gaines, 1922-1992, Howard Reich, fl. 2003
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Person Discussed
Louis Armstrong, 1901-1971, Earl Hines, 1905-1983, Joe Glaser, Dave Peyton, 1885-1955, Walter Melrose, 1889-1973, Omer Simeon, 1902-1959, Mabel Bertrand, fl. 1927, Johnny Dodds, 1892-1940, Warren "Baby" Dodds, 1898-1959, Edward (Kid) Ory, 1886-1973, Jelly Roll Morton, 1890-1941
Topic / Theme
African American, Louisiana Creole, Teachers, Parties, Musicians, Audio recordings, Money, Jazz music, Music composition, Politicians, Police raids, Bars and saloons, Performance practice, Expression in performance, Musicology, Musical ensembles, African American Music, Blues, Piano
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Lester Leaps In: The Life and Times of Lester "Pres" Young
written by Douglas Henry Daniels (Boston, MA: Beacon Press, 2002), 552 page(s)
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written by Douglas Henry Daniels (Boston, MA: Beacon Press, 2002), 552 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Douglas Henry Daniels
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
Beacon Press
Topic / Theme
African American Music
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