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The Evolution of the Black Underground: 1930-1947
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The Evolution of the Black Underground: 1930-1947

written by Ben Sidran, 1943-; in Black Talk (New York: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 1971), 103-144
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The Evolution of the Black Underground: 1930-1947

written by Ben Sidran, 1943-; in Black Talk (New York: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 1971), 103-144
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Ben Sidran, 1943-
Date Published / Released
1971
Publisher
Holt, Rinehart, and Winston
Person Discussed
Count Basie, 1904-1984, Dizzy Gillespie, 1917-1993, Roy Eldridge, 1911-1989, Charlie Parker, 1920-1955
Topic / Theme
African American, Discrimination, Lower-classes, Islam, Blindness, Music, Politics, Cultural identity, Social movements, Racism, Riots, Music composition, Conformity, Recreational drugs, Language and linguistics, Musical meter and rhythm, Performance practice, Expression in performance, Music theory, African American Music, Saxophone, Drum
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The Modern Scene
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The Modern Scene

written by Amiri Baraka, 1934-2014; in Blues People: The Negro Experience in White America and the Music that Developed from It. (New York, NY: William Morrow and Company, 1963), 187-248
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The Modern Scene

written by Amiri Baraka, 1934-2014; in Blues People: The Negro Experience in White America and the Music that Developed from It. (New York, NY: William Morrow and Company, 1963), 187-248
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Amiri Baraka, 1934-2014
Date Published / Released
1963
Publisher
William Morrow and Company
Person Discussed
John Coltrane, 1926-1967, Dizzy Gillespie, 1917-1993, Count Basie, 1904-1984, Lester Young, 1909-1959, Miles Davis, 1926-1991, Ornette Coleman, 1930-2000, Cecil Percival Taylor, 1929-2018, Coleman Hawkins, 1904-1969, Charlie Parker, 1920-1955, Thelonious Monk, 1917-1982
Topic / Theme
Caucasian American, African American, Cultural identity, Discrimination, Racial integration, Segregation, Nomenclature, Musical ensembles, Fads, Cultural life, Musicians, Performance influences, Performance practice, Music arrangement, Musical technique, Musical meter and rhythm, Bars and saloons, Performance criticism, Music criticism, Improvisation, World War II, 1939-1945, Korean Conflict, 1950... Caucasian American, African American, Cultural identity, Discrimination, Racial integration, Segregation, Nomenclature, Musical ensembles, Fads, Cultural life, Musicians, Performance influences, Performance practice, Music arrangement, Musical technique, Musical meter and rhythm, Bars and saloons, Performance criticism, Music criticism, Improvisation, World War II, 1939-1945, Korean Conflict, 1950-1953, Beat Generation, 1950's-1960's, Saxophone, Piano, Drum kit, Big band, Bass, double, Trumpet Show more Show less
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Detour Ahead: The Lean Years
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Detour Ahead: The Lean Years

written by Stan Britt; in Dexter Gordon: A Musical Biography (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1989), 87-100
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Detour Ahead: The Lean Years

written by Stan Britt; in Dexter Gordon: A Musical Biography (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1989), 87-100
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, Wardell Gray, 1921-1955, Helen Humes, 1913-1981, Charlie Parker, 1920-1955
Topic / Theme
Musicians, Illegal drugs, Prison sentences, Plays, Music composition, Musicology, Performance practice, Expression in performance, Audio recordings, African American Music
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McCoy Tyner
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McCoy Tyner

written by Len Lyons, fl. 1983; in The Great Jazz Pianists: Speaking of Their Lives and Music (New York, NY: Quill, 1983), 232-244
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McCoy Tyner

written by Len Lyons, fl. 1983; in The Great Jazz Pianists: Speaking of Their Lives and Music (New York, NY: Quill, 1983), 232-244
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Len Lyons, fl. 1983
Date Published / Released
1983
Publisher
Quill
Topic / Theme
Music careers, Music, Religious beliefs, Music composition, Musicians, Music theory, Performance influences, Orchestration (Music), Audio recordings, Expression in performance, Musical ensembles, African American Music, Jazz, Piano
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Johnson, James Louis (
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International Dictionary of Black Composers, vol. 2: Johnson-WorkJohnson, James Louis ("J. J.")

written by Kurt Dietrich and Michael Meckna, fl. 1999; edited by Samuel A. Floyd, Jr (Chicago, IL: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1999), 7 page(s)
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International Dictionary of Black Composers, vol. 2: Johnson-Work Johnson, James Louis ("J. J.")

written by Kurt Dietrich and Michael Meckna, fl. 1999; edited by Samuel A. Floyd, Jr (Chicago, IL: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1999), 7 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography, Compendium
Contributor
Samuel A. Floyd, Jr
Author / Creator
Kurt Dietrich, Michael Meckna, fl. 1999
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers
Person Discussed
J. J. Johnson, 1924-2001
Topic / Theme
African American, Musicians, Music composition, Performance practice, Audio recordings, Music theory, African American Music, Trombone
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Jones, Thad(deus) Joseph
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International Dictionary of Black Composers, vol. 2: Johnson-WorkJones, Thad(deus) Joseph

written by Kurt Dietrich; edited by Samuel A. Floyd, Jr (Chicago, IL: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1999), 6 page(s)
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International Dictionary of Black Composers, vol. 2: Johnson-Work Jones, Thad(deus) Joseph

written by Kurt Dietrich; edited by Samuel A. Floyd, Jr (Chicago, IL: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1999), 6 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography, Compendium
Contributor
Samuel A. Floyd, Jr
Author / Creator
Kurt Dietrich
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers
Person Discussed
Thad Jones, 1923-1986
Topic / Theme
African American, Musicians, Music composition, Musical ensembles, Music theory, Performance practice, Audio recordings, African American Music, Trumpet
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Lewis, John Aaron
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International Dictionary of Black Composers, vol. 2: Johnson-WorkLewis, John Aaron

written by Wolfram Knauer; edited by Samuel A. Floyd, Jr (Chicago, IL: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1999), 9 page(s)
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International Dictionary of Black Composers, vol. 2: Johnson-Work Lewis, John Aaron

written by Wolfram Knauer; edited by Samuel A. Floyd, Jr (Chicago, IL: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1999), 9 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography, Compendium
Contributor
Samuel A. Floyd, Jr
Author / Creator
Wolfram Knauer
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers
Person Discussed
John Lewis, 1920-2001
Topic / Theme
African American, Musicians, Music composition, Multimedia, Music theory, Improvisation, Piano
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Mingus, Charles
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International Dictionary of Black Composers, vol. 2: Johnson-WorkMingus, Charles

written by Brian Priestley, 1946-; edited by Samuel A. Floyd, Jr (Chicago, IL: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1999), 11 page(s)
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International Dictionary of Black Composers, vol. 2: Johnson-Work Mingus, Charles

written by Brian Priestley, 1946-; edited by Samuel A. Floyd, Jr (Chicago, IL: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1999), 11 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography, Compendium
Contributor
Samuel A. Floyd, Jr
Author / Creator
Brian Priestley, 1946-
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers
Person Discussed
Charles Mingus, 1922-1979
Topic / Theme
African American, Musicians, Music composition, Multimedia, Music theory, Expression in performance, Audio recordings, Musical meter and rhythm, Improvisation
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Monk, Thelonious Sphere
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International Dictionary of Black Composers, vol. 2: Johnson-WorkMonk, Thelonious Sphere

written by Brian Priestley, 1946-; edited by Samuel A. Floyd, Jr (Chicago, IL: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1999), 8 page(s)
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International Dictionary of Black Composers, vol. 2: Johnson-Work Monk, Thelonious Sphere

written by Brian Priestley, 1946-; edited by Samuel A. Floyd, Jr (Chicago, IL: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1999), 8 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography, Compendium
Contributor
Samuel A. Floyd, Jr
Author / Creator
Brian Priestley, 1946-
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers
Person Discussed
Thelonious Monk, 1917-1982
Topic / Theme
African American, Composers, Music composition, Musicians, Expression in performance, Music theory, African American Music, Piano
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Silver, Horace Ward Martin Tavares
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International Dictionary of Black Composers, vol. 2: Johnson-WorkSilver, Horace Ward Martin Tavares

written by Reno De Stefano, fl. 1999; edited by Samuel A. Floyd, Jr (Chicago, IL: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1999), 9 page(s)
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International Dictionary of Black Composers, vol. 2: Johnson-Work Silver, Horace Ward Martin Tavares

written by Reno De Stefano, fl. 1999; edited by Samuel A. Floyd, Jr (Chicago, IL: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1999), 9 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography, Compendium
Contributor
Samuel A. Floyd, Jr
Author / Creator
Reno De Stefano, fl. 1999
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers
Person Discussed
Horace Silver, 1928-2014
Topic / Theme
African American, Composers, Music composition, Audio recordings, Musicology, Orchestration (Music), Music theory, Expression in performance, African American Music, Piano
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