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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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Eric Dolphy: A Musical Biography and Discography
written by Vladimir Simosko, 1943- and Barry Tepperman (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1996), 180 page(s)
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written by Vladimir Simosko, 1943- and Barry Tepperman (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1996), 180 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Vladimir Simosko, 1943-, Barry Tepperman
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Topic / Theme
African American Music
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Chapter 1: Jazz Consciousness in the United States
written by Paul Austerlitz; in Jazz Consciousness: Music, Race, and Humanity (Middletown, CT: Wesleyan University, 2005), 25-48
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written by Paul Austerlitz; in Jazz Consciousness: Music, Race, and Humanity (Middletown, CT: Wesleyan University, 2005), 25-48
Field of Study
American Music
Author / Creator
Paul Austerlitz
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
Wesleyan University
Person Discussed
Eric Dolphy, Jr., 1928-1964
Topic / Theme
Music origins, Music criticism, Nationalism, Cultural identity, Race relations, Performance influences, Artistic collaboration, Improvisation
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Copyright © 2005 by Wesleyan University Press
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Chapter 2: Early Years in New York
written by Garvin Bushell and Mark Tucker, 1954-2000; in Jazz from the Beginning (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1998), 35-50
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written by Garvin Bushell and Mark Tucker, 1954-2000; in Jazz from the Beginning (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1998), 35-50
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Garvin Bushell, Mark Tucker, 1954-2000
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Person Discussed
Garvin Bushell, Mamie Smith, Johnny Dunn
Topic / Theme
African American, City life, Employment, Performing ensembles, Race relations, Musicians, Social classes, Songs, Performance influences, Artistic collaboration, Theater buildings, Bars and saloons, Concerts, Recording sessions, Contests and competitions, Improvisation, Piano, Clarinet, Voice, Trumpet
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Part III, Up Here by Myself: 15. Movin' with Lester: 'Always Reaching...'
written by Douglas Henry Daniels; in Lester Leaps In: The Life and Times of Lester "Pres" Young (Boston, MA: Beacon Press, 2002), 333-355
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written by Douglas Henry Daniels; in Lester Leaps In: The Life and Times of Lester "Pres" Young (Boston, MA: Beacon Press, 2002), 333-355
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Douglas Henry Daniels
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
Beacon Press
Person Discussed
Lester Young, 1909-1959
Topic / Theme
African American, Musicians, Music critics, Performance criticism, Songs, Alcoholism, Character traits, Marijuana, Seizures, Concerts, Audio recordings, Performance practice, Performance influences, Musical technique, Artistic collaboration, Improvisation
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Louis on Record
written by John James Chilton, 1932-; in Louis: The Louis Armstrong Story, 1900-1971 (Boston, MA: Little, Brown and Company, 1971), 219-245
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written by John James Chilton, 1932-; in Louis: The Louis Armstrong Story, 1900-1971 (Boston, MA: Little, Brown and Company, 1971), 219-245
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
John James Chilton, 1932-
Date Published / Released
1971
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Person Discussed
Louis Armstrong, 1901-1971
Topic / Theme
Musicians, Songs, Music arrangement, Orchestration (Music), Music industry, Audio recordings, Expression in performance, Performance influences, Artistic collaboration, Recording sessions, Musical technique, Improvisation, Jazz orchestra, Big band, Band, Trumpet, Voice
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10. Rebirth and Revival (1957-1964)
written by Gayle F. Wald; in Shout, Sister, Shout!: The Untold Story of Rock-and-Roll Trailblazer Sister Rosetta Tharpe (Boston, MA: Beacon Press, 2007), 169-191
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written by Gayle F. Wald; in Shout, Sister, Shout!: The Untold Story of Rock-and-Roll Trailblazer Sister Rosetta Tharpe (Boston, MA: Beacon Press, 2007), 169-191
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Gayle F. Wald
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
Beacon Press
Person Discussed
Sister Rosetta Tharpe, 1915-1973, Lead Belly Ledbetter, 1885-1949
Topic / Theme
African American, European, Audiences, Popular culture, Musicians, Music origins, Racial identity, Intercultural communication, Music criticism, Race relations, Memories, Personal appearance, Theater buildings, Performance practice, Performance criticism, Concerts, Performance influences, Music industry, Artistic collaboration, Improvisation, Guitar
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Chapter 8: Ev'rybody's Crazy 'Bout the Doggone Blues
written by Mark Berresford; in That's Got 'em: The Life and Music of Wilbur C. Sweatman (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2010), 103-129
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written by Mark Berresford; in That's Got 'em: The Life and Music of Wilbur C. Sweatman (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2010), 103-129
Field of Study
American Music
Author / Creator
Mark Berresford
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Person Discussed
Wilbur Sweatman, 1882-1961
Topic / Theme
African American, Music origins, Musical ensembles, Music industry, Performance criticism, Artistic collaboration, Improvisation
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