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batterie
written by Gerald Majer; in The Velvet Lounge: On Late Chicago Jazz (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, 2005), 103-126
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written by Gerald Majer; in The Velvet Lounge: On Late Chicago Jazz (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, 2005), 103-126
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Gerald Majer
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Person Discussed
Elvin Jones, 1927-2004, Don Moye, 1946-
Topic / Theme
Songs, Memories, Racial identity, Audiences, Spirits (Alcohol), Fathers, Child abuse, Friendships, Fights, City life, Performance influences, Performance criticism, Bars and saloons, Performance practice, Musical technique, Musical meter and rhythm, Audio recordings, African American Music, Violence at the Democratic National Convention, Chicago, August 29, 1968, Drum kit
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Viola McCoy Vol. 1 (1923)
performed by Viola McCoy, fl. 1920-1938, Viola McCoy Vol. 1 (1923) (Document Records, 1996), 4 page(s)
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performed by Viola McCoy, fl. 1920-1938, Viola McCoy Vol. 1 (1923) (Document Records, 1996), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1923
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Viola McCoy, fl. 1920-1938
Author / Creator
Viola McCoy, fl. 1920-1938
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
Document Records
Person Discussed
Porter Grainger, Fletcher Henderson, 1897-1952
Topic / Theme
African American, Vaudeville, Musical technique, Recording sessions, Voice
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Harlem
written by Donald Clarke, 1940-; in Wishing on the Moon: The Life and Times of Billie Holiday (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 2000), 50-74
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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), 50-74
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, Clarence Holiday, Fanny Lee Taylor, Sadie Harris Fagan, Mae Barnes, Bobby Henderson, 1910-1969, Louis Armstrong, 1901-1971, Fletcher Henderson, 1897-1952
Topic / Theme
African American, Musicians, Co-workers, Wages and salaries, Racial identity, Musical ensembles, Mothers, Romantic relationships, Family arguments, Performance practice, Bars and saloons, Musical technique, Performance influences, African American Music, Harlem Renaissance, 1920-1939, Voice, Piano, Guitar
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Woke Me Up this Morning: Black Gospel Singers and the Gospel Life
written by Alan Young (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1997), 320 page(s)
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written by Alan Young (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1997), 320 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Alan Young
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Topic / Theme
African-Americans, African American Music, Gospel, African Americans
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Woman With Guitar: Memphis Minnie's Blues
written by Paul Garon, 1942- and Beth Garon (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1992), 332 page(s)
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written by Paul Garon, 1942- and Beth Garon (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1992), 332 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Paul Garon, 1942-, Beth Garon
Date Published / Released
1992
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Topic / Theme
African American Music
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