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Bird Lives
written by Gary Giddins, 1948-; in Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker (New York, NY: Beech Tree Books, 1987), 93-118
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written by Gary Giddins, 1948-; in Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker (New York, NY: Beech Tree Books, 1987), 93-118
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Gary Giddins, 1948-
Date Published / Released
1987
Publisher
Beech Tree Books
Person Discussed
Gerry Mulligan, 1927-1996, John Lewis, 1920-2001, Charlie Parker, 1920-1955
Topic / Theme
African American, Musicians, Addictions, Character traits, Romantic relationships, Death, General medical conditions, Expression in performance, Audio recordings, Recording sessions, Performance practice, Improvisation
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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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His Musical Biography
written by Barry Tepperman and Vladimir Simosko, 1943-; in Eric Dolphy: A Musical Biography and Discography (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1996), 41-110
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written by Barry Tepperman and Vladimir Simosko, 1943-; in Eric Dolphy: A Musical Biography and Discography (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1996), 41-110
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Barry Tepperman, Vladimir Simosko, 1943-
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Person Discussed
Eric Dolphy, Jr., 1928-1964, Gerald Wilson, 1918-2014, John Coltrane, 1926-1967, Ornette Coleman, 1930-2000, Charles Mingus, 1922-1979, Freddie Hubbard, 1938-, Johnny Coles, 1926-1997, Gunther Schuller, 1925-2015
Topic / Theme
African American, Childhood, Musical ensembles, Humanitarian values, Songs, Musicians, Music education, Performance practice, Orchestration (Music), Performance influences, Audio recordings, Concerts, Performance criticism, Musical technique, Artistic collaboration, Recording sessions, Record labels, Improvisation, Saxophone, Alto, Flute
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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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Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Ashley Kahn, fl. 2000
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Person Discussed
Miles Davis, 1926-1991, Bill Evans, 1929-1980, Irving Townsend, fl. 1959, Teo Macero, 1925-, John Coltrane, 1926-1967, Cannonball Adderley, 1928-1975, Wynton Kelly, 1931-1971, Jimmy Cobb, 1929-, Gil Evans, 1912-1988, Jimmy Heath, 1926-, S. Neil Fujita, Deborah Ishlon, Ornette Coleman, 1930-2000, Warren Bernhardt, 1938-
Topic / Theme
Audio recordings, Musicians, Music criticism, Marketing and advertising, Musical performances, Jazz music, Expression in performance, Performance criticism, Radio programs, Concerts, Recording sessions, Musical ensembles, Improvisation
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Denise LaSalle: True-to-Life Stuff
written by David Freeland; in Ladies of Soul (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2001), 37-70
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written by David Freeland; in Ladies of Soul (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2001), 37-70
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
David Freeland
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Person Discussed
Denise LaSalle, 1941-, Aretha Franklin, 1942-2018, Billy the Kid Emerson, 1925-, Willie Mitchell, 1928-2010, James E. Wolfe, Jr., Bill Jones
Topic / Theme
African American, Musicians, God, Marriage, Entrepreneurship, Social consciousness, Singers, Fads, Recording sessions, Radio programs, Concerts, Deejays, Marketing and advertising, Performance practice, Music arrangement, Recording studios, Music composition, Recording contracts, Bribery, Record labels, Improvisation, Voice, Band
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Louis: The Louis Armstrong Story, 1900-1971
written by John James Chilton, 1932- and Max Jones, 1920-1993 (Boston, MA: Little, Brown and Company, 1971), 256 page(s)
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written by John James Chilton, 1932- and Max Jones, 1920-1993 (Boston, MA: Little, Brown and Company, 1971), 256 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
John James Chilton, 1932-, Max Jones, 1920-1993
Date Published / Released
1971
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Jazz
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The Charlie Parker Reissue Parade
written by Gary Giddins, 1948-; in Riding on a Blue Note: Jazz and American Pop (New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 1981), 125-133
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written by Gary Giddins, 1948-; in Riding on a Blue Note: Jazz and American Pop (New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 1981), 125-133
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Gary Giddins, 1948-
Date Published / Released
1981
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Person Discussed
Miles Davis, 1926-1991, Charlie Parker, 1920-1955
Topic / Theme
Musicians, Songs, Audio recordings, Recording sessions, Performance criticism, Performance practice, Music arrangement, Improvisation, Band, Saxophone, Tenor, Trumpet, String group
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The Teddy Wilson Era
written by Donald Clarke, 1940-; in Wishing on the Moon: The Life and Times of Billie Holiday (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 2000), 97-107
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written by Donald Clarke, 1940-; in Wishing on the Moon: The Life and Times of Billie Holiday (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 2000), 97-107
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Donald Clarke, 1940-
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Person Discussed
Billie Holiday, 1915-1959, Teddy Wilson, 1912-1986, Benny Goodman, 1909-1986, John Hammond, 1910-1987
Topic / Theme
African American, Caucasian American, Musicians, Songs, Discrimination, Singers, Audio recordings, Recording sessions, Performance practice, Record labels, Lyrics, Music arrangement, Music composition, Performance influences, Improvisation, Harlem Renaissance, 1920-1939, Great Depression, 1929-1941, Big band, Piano, Voice
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