PRE-OWNED BOOK

DESCRIPTION
A Pictorial History Of Jazz: People And Places From New Orleans To Modern Jazz by Orrin Keepnews and Bill Grauer Jr. is an extensive illustrated history of jazz, originally published in 1955. Through hundreds of period photographs and accompanying text, the book traces the development of jazz from its New Orleans roots through Chicago, Kansas City, swing, big band and modern jazz.

Featured musicians include many of the most important figures in jazz history, among them Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll Morton, Benny Goodman, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Coleman Hawkins and numerous others. Its combination of historical commentary and extensive period photography makes this an impressive early visual record of jazz and its musicians.

Authors: Orrin Keepnews & Bill Grauer Jr.
Title: A Pictorial History Of Jazz: People And Places From New Orleans To Modern Jazz
Library Of Congress Catalog Card No.: 55-10174
Format: Large Format Illustrated Hardcover With Dust Jacket
Publication date: 1955
Publisher: Crown Publishers, Inc.
Edition: First Edition
No. Pages: 282
Size: Approx. 29 cm High
Country: USA
Subject: Jazz / Music History / Jazz Musicians / Photography
Language: English

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CONDITION
Very Good - Light wear consistent with careful use. Dust jacket is very worn with age spotting and wear to the edges and spine. Pages show age-related yellowing and spotting.
Actual images have been used and form part of the item description/condition.

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