A Century of Jazz
by Roy Carr
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Author: Roy CarrEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-08
ISBN: 0600616096
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Hamlyn (UK)
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Book Review: Blue Is My Love
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this for myself as a 60th birthday present. I grew up listening to Benny Goodman, the Dorsey brothers and Glenn Miller since this is what my parents played on the phonograph. The first album I bought for myself was Muted Jazz by Jonah Jones who played with Cab Calloway. Jonah passed away in 2000 and I was disappointed not to find him here though he may be hiding somewhere, since there is no index. If you are like me and enjoy sitting and musing over what was, this is the book for you. The second album I bought for myself was Time Out by Dave Brubeck; a bit about him in there, but I'm not a snob like many who criticize Dave, and I loved all those old artists: Louie Bellson, Dexter Gordon, Cannonball Adderly, but I ramble.
The best thing about this book is all the great album art and statements by the artists themselves. . .and the memories.
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