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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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Chapter 5: The Thirties and Forties: Rural, Urban, and Midway Between
written by Francis Davis, 1946-; in The History of the Blues (New York, NY: Hyperion, 1995), 142-171
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written by Francis Davis, 1946-; in The History of the Blues (New York, NY: Hyperion, 1995), 142-171
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Francis Davis, 1946-
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
Hyperion
Person Discussed
Tommy Dorsey, Jr., 1905-1956, Hudson "Tampa Red" Whittaker, 1904-1981, Leroy Carr, 1905-1935, Scrapper Blackwell, 1903-1962, Sleepy John Estes, 1899-1977, Lonnie Johnson, 1889-1970, Kokomo Arnold, 1901-1968, Maceo "Big Maceo" Merriweather, 1905-1953, Willie "Bunk" Johnson, 1889-1949, Charlie Christian, 1916-1942, Big Joe Turner, 1911-1985, Louis Jordan, 1908-1975, Nat King Cole, 1917-1965
Topic / Theme
African American, Caucasian American, Migration, Racism, Songs, Musicians, Music careers, Singers, Performance influences, Performance practice, Performance criticism, Lyrics, Music industry, Audio recordings, Record labels, Musical technique, Musical meter and rhythm, Music criticism, African American Music, Blues, World War II, 1939-1945, Voice, Guitar, Guitar, electric, Piano
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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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Ten Years at the Vanguard, and How I Made It to Carnegie Hall
written by Max Gordon, 1903-1989; in Live at the Village Vanguard (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1980), 66-72
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written by Max Gordon, 1903-1989; in Live at the Village Vanguard (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1980), 66-72
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Max Gordon, 1903-1989
Date Published / Released
1980
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Person Discussed
Richard Dyer-Bennet, 1913-1991, Burl Ives, Max Gordon, 1903-1989, Sol Hurok, 1888-1974, Lead Belly Ledbetter, 1885-1949
Topic / Theme
Fights, Music careers, Performance practice, Concerts, African American Music, Voice, Lute
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Mingus: A Critical Biography
written by Brian Priestley, 1946- (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1983), 284 page(s)
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written by Brian Priestley, 1946- (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1983), 284 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Brian Priestley, 1946-
Date Published / Released
1983
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Topic / Theme
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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Music and Some Highly Musical PeopleHenry F. Williams
written by James M. Trotter, 1842-1892 (Boston, MA: Lee and Shepard Publishers, 1880), 9 page(s)
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written by James M. Trotter, 1842-1892 (Boston, MA: Lee and Shepard Publishers, 1880), 9 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
Henry F. Williams, 1813-1903, Lowell Mason, 1792-1872
Topic / Theme
African American, Music careers, Racism, Prejudice, Composers, Musicians, Performance practice, African American Music
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Music and Some Highly Musical PeopleJustin Holland
written by James M. Trotter, 1842-1892 (Boston, MA: Lee and Shepard Publishers, 1880), 18 page(s)
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written by James M. Trotter, 1842-1892 (Boston, MA: Lee and Shepard Publishers, 1880), 18 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
Justin Holland, 1819-1887
Topic / Theme
African American, Music careers, Composers, Racism, Prejudice, Character traits, Music education, African American Music, Guitar
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