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DESCRIPTION
An Autobiography Of Black Jazz by Dempsey J. Travis is an extensive oral history of African American jazz, told through the recollections of the musicians, singers, entertainers and other figures who helped shape the music and its culture.

With an introduction by Studs Terkel and illustrated with more than 200 photographs, the book documents the careers, personalities, clubs and experiences behind generations of jazz performers, with particular attention to Chicago's important role in the development of the music. At more than 500 pages, it is a substantial reference for collectors and students of jazz and African American music history.

Author: Dempsey J. Travis
Introduction By: Studs Terkel
Title: An Autobiography Of Black Jazz
ISBN: 9780941484039
ISBN-10: 0941484033
Format: Illustrated Hardcover With Dust Jacket
Publication date: 1983
Publisher: Urban Research Institute
Edition: First Edition
No. Pages: 543
Illustrations: More Than 200 Photographs
Country: USA
Subject: Jazz / African American Music / Jazz Musicians / Music History
Language: English

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CONDITION
Fine - Very minor signs of handling. Dust jacket is in excellent condition. Some brown age spotting is present along the top edges of the pages.
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