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The Big Book of BluesBihari Brothers, The
written by Robert Santelli, fl. 1992 (New York, NY: Penguin Books, 1993), 1 page(s)
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written by Robert Santelli, fl. 1992 (New York, NY: Penguin Books, 1993), 1 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Robert Santelli, fl. 1992
Date Published / Released
1993
Publisher
Penguin Books
Topic / Theme
Music careers, Audio recordings, Record labels, African American Music
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The Black Composer Speaks
written by David Baker, 1931-, Lida M. Belt and Herman C. Hudson, 1923-2003; edited by David Baker, 1931-, Lida M. Belt and Herman C. Hudson, 1923-2003 (Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press, 1978), 506 page(s)
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written by David Baker, 1931-, Lida M. Belt and Herman C. Hudson, 1923-2003; edited by David Baker, 1931-, Lida M. Belt and Herman C. Hudson, 1923-2003 (Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press, 1978), 506 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Contributor
David Baker, 1931-, Lida M. Belt, Herman C. Hudson, 1923-2003
Author / Creator
David Baker, 1931-, Lida M. Belt, Herman C. Hudson, 1923-2003
Date Published / Released
1978
Publisher
Scarecrow Press
Topic / Theme
African American Music
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Blues Boy: The Life and Music of B. B. King
written by Sebastian Danchin, 1955- (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1998), 156 page(s)
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written by Sebastian Danchin, 1955- (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1998), 156 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Sebastian Danchin, 1955-
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Blues
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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), 7-20
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written by Gary Giddins, 1948-; in Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker (New York, NY: Beech Tree Books, 1987), 7-20
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Gary Giddins, 1948-
Date Published / Released
1987
Publisher
Beech Tree Books
Person Discussed
Charlie Parker, 1920-1955
Topic / Theme
African American, Musicians, Music careers, Racism, Performance practice, Expression in performance, Performance criticism, African American Music
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Chapter 6: The London Years (1960-1963)
written by Sebastian Danchin, 1955-; in Earl Hooker, Blues Master (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2001), 136-163
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written by Sebastian Danchin, 1955-; in Earl Hooker, Blues Master (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2001), 136-163
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, Mel London, 1932-1975, Junior Wells, 1934-, Bobby Little, 1938-, A.C. Reed, 1926-2004, Big Moose Walker, 1927-1999, Lillian Offitt, 1938-, Magic Sam, 1937-1969, Betty Everett, 1939-2001, Ricky Allen, 1936-2005, Muddy Waters, 1913-1983, Pinetop Perkins, 1913-2011, Jackie Brenston, 1930-1979
Topic / Theme
African American, Musicians, Business affairs, Music careers, Audio recordings, Record labels, Performance practice, Recording sessions, Expression in performance, African American Music, Blues
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The Great Jazz Pianists: Speaking of Their Lives and Music
written by Len Lyons, fl. 1983 (New York, NY: Quill, 1983), 321 page(s)
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written by Len Lyons, fl. 1983 (New York, NY: Quill, 1983), 321 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Len Lyons, fl. 1983
Date Published / Released
1983
Publisher
Quill
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Jazz
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Jane Ira Bloom
written by Janis Stockhouse, fl. 2004 and Wayne Enstice, fl. 1965; in Jazzwomen: Conversations with Twenty-one Musicians (Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press, 2004), 1-15
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written by Janis Stockhouse, fl. 2004 and Wayne Enstice, fl. 1965; in Jazzwomen: Conversations with Twenty-one Musicians (Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press, 2004), 1-15
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Janis Stockhouse, fl. 2004, Wayne Enstice, fl. 1965
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Indiana University Press
Person Discussed
Jane Ira Bloom, 1955-, Joe Viola, 1920-2001
Topic / Theme
Music careers, Space, Musicians, Gender discrimination, Music composition, Expression in performance, Teachers, Music education, Performance influences, Record labels, Audio recordings, Performance practice, Music festivals, Music theory, Improvisation, Electronic, Saxophone, Soprano, Trumpet
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2. West Coast Ghost
written by Brian Priestley, 1946-; in Mingus: A Critical Biography (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1983), 34-54
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written by Brian Priestley, 1946-; in Mingus: A Critical Biography (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1983), 34-54
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Brian Priestley, 1946-
Date Published / Released
1983
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Person Discussed
Charles Mingus, 1922-1979, Wilbert Baranco, 1909-1983, Celia Mingus Zaentz, Lionel Hampton, 1909-2002, Charlie Parker, 1920-1955
Topic / Theme
Music careers, Music composition, Performance practice, Audio recordings, Music theory, Musical ensembles, Music arrangement, African American Music
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Music and Some Highly Musical PeopleElizabeth Taylor Greenfield (the "Black Swan")
written by James M. Trotter, 1842-1892; edited by Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield, 1824-1876 and Harriet Beecher Stowe, 1811-1896 (Boston, MA: Lee and Shepard Publishers, 1880), 23 page(s)
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written by James M. Trotter, 1842-1892; edited by Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield, 1824-1876 and Harriet Beecher Stowe, 1811-1896 (Boston, MA: Lee and Shepard Publishers, 1880), 23 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Contributor
Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield, 1824-1876, Harriet Beecher Stowe, 1811-1896
Author / Creator
James M. Trotter, 1842-1892
Date Published / Released
1880
Publisher
Lee and Shepard Publishers
Topic / Theme
African American, Music careers, Musical performances, Prejudice, Racism, Singing, Character traits, Personal appearance, Performance practice, Performance criticism, African American Music, Voice
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Music and Some Highly Musical PeopleThe Luca Family
written by James M. Trotter, 1842-1892 (Boston, MA: Lee and Shepard Publishers, 1880), 19 page(s)
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written by James M. Trotter, 1842-1892 (Boston, MA: Lee and Shepard Publishers, 1880), 19 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
James M. Trotter, 1842-1892
Date Published / Released
1880
Publisher
Lee and Shepard Publishers
Person Discussed
Alexander C. Luca, Sr., 1805-, John W. Luca, fl. 1853, Alexander C. Luca, Jr., fl. 1853, Simeon G. Luca, Cleveland Luca, fl. 1853
Topic / Theme
African American, Music careers, Musical performances, Prejudice, Racism, Music education, Concerts, Performance practice, African American Music
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