Peter J Levinson

Trumpet Blues

The Life of Harry James

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Produktbeschreibung

A bravura biography of swing's greatest trumpeter, "Trumpet Blues" captures the colorful life of Harry James--his life, his loves, and the music that defined an era. 31 halftones.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Sydney University Press
• Seitenzahl: 368
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Mai 2001
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 228mm x 151mm x 30mm
• Gewicht: 502g
• ISBN-13: 9780195142396
• ISBN-10: 019514239X
• Artikelnr.: 21905526

Autorenporträt

Peter J. Levinson, who knew Harry James for 24 years, was the foremost jazz publicist for nearly two decades, and still represents a few select clients. Currently, he is at work on a biography of Nelson Riddle. He lives in Malibu, California.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Acknowledgments
Everette and Maybelle
Louise and Ben
The Kingdom of Swing
Ciribiribin
You Made Me Love You
Trees, The Legs, and The Lip
Hollywood Royalty
The In-Between Years
Back to Basie
I Don't Want to Walk Without You
Notes
Bibliography
Index