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Playing Changes

Jazz for the New Century

de Nate Chinen ...

Narrado por Ron Butler ...

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11 hora 39 minutos

One of jazz’s leading critics gives us an invigorating, richly detailed portrait of the artists and events that have shaped the music of our time. Grounded in authority and brimming with style, Playing Changes is the first book to take the measure of this exhilarating moment: it is a compelling argument for the resiliency of the art form and a rejoinder to any claims about its calcification or ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

One of jazz’s leading critics gives us an invigorating, richly detailed portrait of the artists and events that have shaped the music of our time. Grounded in authority and brimming with style, Playing Changes is the first book to take the measure of this exhilarating moment: it is a compelling argument for the resiliency of the art form and a rejoinder to any claims about its calcification or
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Creed Taylor

The Man Who Put Jazz on the Pop Charts

de David Sutter ...

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13 hora 30 minutos

The life and career of a producer who sought to bring jazz to the massesCreed Taylor was one of the most successful jazz producers of all time—and one of the most controversial. His career spanned five decades, in which he produced albums with legends such as John Coltrane, Ray Charles, George Benson, Bill Evans, Charles Mingus, Stan Getz, and Nina Simone. In 1960, he famously founded Impulse! ... Leer más

$30.99 USD

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The life and career of a producer who sought to bring jazz to the massesCreed Taylor was one of the most successful jazz producers of all time—and one of the most controversial. His career spanned five decades, in which he produced albums with legends such as John Coltrane, Ray Charles, George Benson, Bill Evans, Charles Mingus, Stan Getz, and Nina Simone. In 1960, he famously founded Impulse!
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Was Sie schon immer über Jazz wissen wollten, Folge 4

Der Big Band Swing der 30er Jahre

de Ernst Weber ...

Narrado por Willi Resetarits ...

Series Audiolibro 4 - Was Sie schon immer über Jazz wissen wollten
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1 horas 18 minutos

New York war in den späten zwanziger Jahren der Sammelpunkt von Musikern, die nicht nur aus Chicago, sondern aus allen Teilen des amerikanischen Südens und des mittleren Westens gekommen waren und im reichen Musikleben der Stadt ihr Betätigungsfeld gefunden hatten. Genau betrachtet war es nur die Band von Fletcher Henderson, die hier im „Big Apple“ entstanden war und auch zeit ihres Bestehens hier ... Leer más

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New York war in den späten zwanziger Jahren der Sammelpunkt von Musikern, die nicht nur aus Chicago, sondern aus allen Teilen des amerikanischen Südens und des mittleren Westens gekommen waren und im reichen Musikleben der Stadt ihr Betätigungsfeld gefunden hatten. Genau betrachtet war es nur die Band von Fletcher Henderson, die hier im „Big Apple“ entstanden war und auch zeit ihres Bestehens hier
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Cosmic Music

The Life, Art, and Transcendence of Alice Coltrane

de Andy Beta ...

Narrado por Adenrele Ojo ...

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16 hora

The first full-length biography of Alice Coltrane, the jazz musician and spiritual leader whose forward-thinking music was overshadowed by her more famous husband, even as she brilliantly laid the groundwork for the new age, ambient, and electronic music that would follow**.**Alice Coltrane (1937-2007) was one of the most misunderstood artists of the last sixty years. For most of her life—and even ... Leer más

$38.99 USD

The first full-length biography of Alice Coltrane, the jazz musician and spiritual leader whose forward-thinking music was overshadowed by her more famous husband, even as she brilliantly laid the groundwork for the new age, ambient, and electronic music that would follow**.**Alice Coltrane (1937-2007) was one of the most misunderstood artists of the last sixty years. For most of her life—and even
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Herbie Hancock: Possibilities

de Herbie Hancock, Lisa Dickey ...

Narrado por Herbie Hancock ...

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12 hora 33 minutos

The warmly welcomed memoir by one of the most influential and beloved musicians of our timeIn Herbie Hancock: Possibilities, the legendary jazz musician and composer reflects on an extraordinary life and a thriving career that has spanned seven decades. A true innovator who has spent a lifetime exploring a range of musical genres, and enriching each of them, Hancock has had an enormous influence ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

The warmly welcomed memoir by one of the most influential and beloved musicians of our timeIn Herbie Hancock: Possibilities, the legendary jazz musician and composer reflects on an extraordinary life and a thriving career that has spanned seven decades. A true innovator who has spent a lifetime exploring a range of musical genres, and enriching each of them, Hancock has had an enormous influence
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How to Listen to Jazz

de Ted Gioia ...

Narrado por Peter Ganim ...

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6 hora 58 minutos

**An Economist Best Book of the YearAn acclaimed music scholar presents an accessible introduction to the art of listening to jazz.“Mr. Gioia could not have done a better job. Through him, jazz might even find new devotees.” ―Economist**In How to Listen to Jazz, award-winning music scholar Ted Gioia presents a lively introduction to one of America's premier art forms. He tells us what to listen ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

**An Economist Best Book of the YearAn acclaimed music scholar presents an accessible introduction to the art of listening to jazz.“Mr. Gioia could not have done a better job. Through him, jazz might even find new devotees.” ―Economist**In How to Listen to Jazz, award-winning music scholar Ted Gioia presents a lively introduction to one of America's premier art forms. He tells us what to listen
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Jason Moran 'Promotes the Abstract' in Jazz

de PBS NewsHour ...

Narrado por PBS NewsHour ...

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6 minutos

An emerging jazz innovator and the new artistic director at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, musician Jason Moran uses song to promote thought, therapy, consciousness and creativity. Jeffrey Brown speaks with Moran about his efforts to create more appreciators of the arts in his new role. ... Leer más

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An emerging jazz innovator and the new artistic director at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, musician Jason Moran uses song to promote thought, therapy, consciousness and creativity. Jeffrey Brown speaks with Moran about his efforts to create more appreciators of the arts in his new role.
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Bop Apocalypse

Jazz, Race, the Beats, and Drugs

de Martin Torgoff ...

Narrado por Roger Wayne ...

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13 hora 17 minutos

Bop Apocalypse, a narrative history from master storyteller Martin Torgoff, details the rise of early drug culture in America by weaving together the disparate elements that formed this new segment of the American fabric.Channeling his decades of writing experience, Torgoff connects the birth of jazz in New Orleans, the first drug laws, Louis Armstrong, the Federal Bureau of Narcotics, swing, ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

Bop Apocalypse, a narrative history from master storyteller Martin Torgoff, details the rise of early drug culture in America by weaving together the disparate elements that formed this new segment of the American fabric.Channeling his decades of writing experience, Torgoff connects the birth of jazz in New Orleans, the first drug laws, Louis Armstrong, the Federal Bureau of Narcotics, swing,
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Art of Skill, The

Establishing the Mindset for Unleashing the Music Inside You

de Dave Liebman ...

Narrado por Dave Liebman, Michael Lake ...

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1 horas 57 minutos

Learn from a true jazz master about what it takes to achieve musical excellence."The Art of Skill chronicles and showcases Dave Liebman’s pursuit and attainment of living life as art. Lieb harnesses the mystery of the creative life-force and rides it to the truth that we all have something to say." (Peter Erskine)This is a candid and fascinating look at the mental, psychological and spiritual ... Leer más

$12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Learn from a true jazz master about what it takes to achieve musical excellence."The Art of Skill chronicles and showcases Dave Liebman’s pursuit and attainment of living life as art. Lieb harnesses the mystery of the creative life-force and rides it to the truth that we all have something to say." (Peter Erskine)This is a candid and fascinating look at the mental, psychological and spiritual
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Easily Slip into Another World

A Life in Music

de Henry Threadgill, Brent Hayes Edwards ...

Narrado por Ron Butler ...

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12 hora 9 minutos

**A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR • An autobiography of one of the towering figures of contemporary American music and a powerful meditation on history, race, capitalism, and art.A Best Book of the Year: The New York Times, NPR*, The New Yorker***Henry Threadgill has had a singular life in music. At 79, the saxophonist, flautist, and celebrated composer is one of three jazz artists ... Leer más

$22.99 USD

**A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR • An autobiography of one of the towering figures of contemporary American music and a powerful meditation on history, race, capitalism, and art.A Best Book of the Year: The New York Times, NPR*, The New Yorker***Henry Threadgill has had a singular life in music. At 79, the saxophonist, flautist, and celebrated composer is one of three jazz artists
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The History of Bones

A Memoir

de John Lurie ...

Narrado por John Lurie ...

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15 hora 3 minutos

**The quintessential depiction of 1980s New York and the downtown scene from the artist, actor, musician, and composer John Lurie“A picaresque roller coaster of a story, with staggering amounts of sex and drugs and the perpetual quest to retain some kind of artistic integrity.”—The New York Times**In the tornado that was downtown New York in the 1980s, John Lurie stood at the vortex. After ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

**The quintessential depiction of 1980s New York and the downtown scene from the artist, actor, musician, and composer John Lurie“A picaresque roller coaster of a story, with staggering amounts of sex and drugs and the perpetual quest to retain some kind of artistic integrity.”—The New York Times**In the tornado that was downtown New York in the 1980s, John Lurie stood at the vortex. After
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Mahalia Jackson, Moving On Up a Little Higher

The Story of an American Civil Rights Pioneer

de Timothy B. Tyson, Mary D. Williams ...

Narrado por Mary D. Williams ...

Completo

10 hora

A propulsive work that reclaims the "Queen of Gospel" Mahalia Jackson as a major civil rights pioneer.If Americans remember Mahalia Jackson at all, they know her as the greatest gospel singer to ever live. New York Times bestselling author Timothy B. Tyson and acclaimed gospel singer Mary D. Williams, however, bring Jackson back to soaring life by restoring her status as a major civil rights ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

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A propulsive work that reclaims the "Queen of Gospel" Mahalia Jackson as a major civil rights pioneer.If Americans remember Mahalia Jackson at all, they know her as the greatest gospel singer to ever live. New York Times bestselling author Timothy B. Tyson and acclaimed gospel singer Mary D. Williams, however, bring Jackson back to soaring life by restoring her status as a major civil rights
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Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section: The Complete Series 1-3

The BBC Radio 4 comedy show

de Alex Horne ...

Narrado por Alex Horne, Full Cast ...

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9 hora 3 minutos

Alex Horne and his special guests bring together stand-up and live music in a free-wheeling and spontaneous combination.Each episode sees Alex, his band and guests explore a different topic. These range from love to technology, the seasons to the body.In this collection of the complete series 1-3 Alex is joined by comedians including David O’Doherty, Isy Suttie, Kevin Eldon, Phill Jupitus, Matt ... Leer más

$18.99 USD

Alex Horne and his special guests bring together stand-up and live music in a free-wheeling and spontaneous combination.Each episode sees Alex, his band and guests explore a different topic. These range from love to technology, the seasons to the body.In this collection of the complete series 1-3 Alex is joined by comedians including David O’Doherty, Isy Suttie, Kevin Eldon, Phill Jupitus, Matt
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Restrisiko

de Gerhard Bracht, Gerhard Bracht ...

Narrado por Gerhard Bracht ...

Series Audiolibro 3 - Bracht & Bracht Trilogie
Completo

8 hora 32 minutos

Im letzten Band unserer Trilogie wird der seit 2006 flüchtige Ehemann von Anna Hindemith zum Opfer skrupelloser Waffenhändler. Thomas Hindemith, der versucht hat, sich in der Provence ein neues Leben aufzubauen und sich seitdem Jean-Michel Reinhardt nennt, wird von Lars Biegel, einem ehemaligen Münsteraner Medizinstudenten entführt und in einem unterirdischen Labor bei Saint-Rémy-de Provence einer ... Leer más

$17.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Im letzten Band unserer Trilogie wird der seit 2006 flüchtige Ehemann von Anna Hindemith zum Opfer skrupelloser Waffenhändler. Thomas Hindemith, der versucht hat, sich in der Provence ein neues Leben aufzubauen und sich seitdem Jean-Michel Reinhardt nennt, wird von Lars Biegel, einem ehemaligen Münsteraner Medizinstudenten entführt und in einem unterirdischen Labor bei Saint-Rémy-de Provence einer
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Power of Sound and The Evolution of Jazz 2-in-1 Bundle, The

How Music Connects Us to Our Inner Selves, A Century of Improvisation and Innovation

de MYLES SHEFTEL, PAUL TANZER, FRANK GIOIA, TED ALKYER ...

Narrado por Alaura Howitzer, Josh Wellington ...

Completo

8 hora 18 minutos

Dive into the mesmerizing world of music, you'll embark on a sonic journey that explores the profound connection between music and the human spirit, delving into the rich history and evolution of jazz over the past century.What to Expect:Harmonic Insights: Uncover the transformative power of sound as you delve into the intricate world of jazz music. From the origins of the genre to its evolution ... Leer más

$19.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Dive into the mesmerizing world of music, you'll embark on a sonic journey that explores the profound connection between music and the human spirit, delving into the rich history and evolution of jazz over the past century.What to Expect:Harmonic Insights: Uncover the transformative power of sound as you delve into the intricate world of jazz music. From the origins of the genre to its evolution
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Sonny Rollins - Extended interview

de PBS NewsHour ...

Narrado por PBS NewsHour ...

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32 minutos

Jeffrey Brown recently sat down with Sonny Rollins at the Kennedy Center to talk about his life as a saxophonist and composer. In this excerpt of their conversation, Rollins talks about what other jazz greats have meant to him. ... Leer más

$5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Jeffrey Brown recently sat down with Sonny Rollins at the Kennedy Center to talk about his life as a saxophonist and composer. In this excerpt of their conversation, Rollins talks about what other jazz greats have meant to him.
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Unapologetic Expression

The Inside Story of the UK Jazz Explosion

de André Marmot, André Marmot ...

Narrado por André Marmot, Saffron Coomber, Theo Solomon ...

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11 hora 55 minutos

A CLASH MUSIC BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024A lively, subversive history of the new UK jazz wave, encapsulating its revolutionary spirit and tracing its foundations to birth of the genre itself.'Not solely a book about jazz, or even a nascent cultural shift; it's a record of a pivotal moment in UK history.'BIG ISSUEBy the end of the last century, jazz music was con... ... Leer más

$39.99 USD

A CLASH MUSIC BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024A lively, subversive history of the new UK jazz wave, encapsulating its revolutionary spirit and tracing its foundations to birth of the genre itself.'Not solely a book about jazz, or even a nascent cultural shift; it's a record of a pivotal moment in UK history.'BIG ISSUEBy the end of the last century, jazz music was con...
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Jaco

The Extraordinary and Tragic Life of Jaco Pastorius

de Bill Milkowski ...

Narrado por Michael Butler Murray ...

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15 hora

A fitting tribute to the troubled genius who revolutionized electric bass playing and bridged the gaps between jazz, R&B, rock, and funk.From his early days in R&B club bands through his international stardom with fusion group Weather Report and on to his solo career and tragic death at age thirty-five, this book portrays the life and music of Jaco Pastorius, the self-proclaimed "world's greatest ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

A fitting tribute to the troubled genius who revolutionized electric bass playing and bridged the gaps between jazz, R&B, rock, and funk.From his early days in R&B club bands through his international stardom with fusion group Weather Report and on to his solo career and tragic death at age thirty-five, this book portrays the life and music of Jaco Pastorius, the self-proclaimed "world's greatest
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Miles Davis' Bitches Brew

de George Grella Jr. ...

Narrado por Jaime Lincoln Smith ...

Series series 33 1/3
Completo

3 hora 10 minutos

It was 1969, and Miles Davis, prince of cool, was on the edge of being left behind by a dynamic generation of young musicians, an important handful of whom had been in his band. Rock music was flying off in every direction, just as America itself seemed about to split at its seams. Following the circumscribed grooves and ambiance of In A Silent Way; coming off a tour with a burning new quintet ... Leer más

$12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

It was 1969, and Miles Davis, prince of cool, was on the edge of being left behind by a dynamic generation of young musicians, an important handful of whom had been in his band. Rock music was flying off in every direction, just as America itself seemed about to split at its seams. Following the circumscribed grooves and ambiance of In A Silent Way; coming off a tour with a burning new quintet
... Leer más
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Brotherhood in Rhythm

The Jazz Tap Dancing of the Nicholas Brothers, 20th Anniversary Edition

de Constance Valis Hill ...

Narrado por Greg Campbell ...

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11 hora 41 minutos

When the Nicholas Brothers danced, uptown at the Cotton Club, downtown at the Roxy, in segregated movie theatres in the South, and dance halls across the country, audiences cheered, clapped, stomped their feet, and shouted out uncontrollably. Their exuberant style of American theatrical dance—a melding of jazz, tap, acrobatics, black vernacular dance, and witty repartee—was dazzling. Though ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

When the Nicholas Brothers danced, uptown at the Cotton Club, downtown at the Roxy, in segregated movie theatres in the South, and dance halls across the country, audiences cheered, clapped, stomped their feet, and shouted out uncontrollably. Their exuberant style of American theatrical dance—a melding of jazz, tap, acrobatics, black vernacular dance, and witty repartee—was dazzling. Though
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Playboy Swings

How Hugh Hefner and Playboy Changed the Face of Music

de Patty Farmer ...

Narrado por Denise Shearer ...

Completo

12 hora 5 minutos

Playboy—the magazine, the empire, the lifestyle—is one of the world's best-known brands. Since the launch of Playboy magazine in 1953, two elements have been remarkably consistent: the first, obviously, is the celebration of nubile, female flesh. The second, readers may be surprised to learn, is Playboy's involvement in the music scene. The Playboy experience was never just about sex but about ... Leer más

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Playboy—the magazine, the empire, the lifestyle—is one of the world's best-known brands. Since the launch of Playboy magazine in 1953, two elements have been remarkably consistent: the first, obviously, is the celebration of nubile, female flesh. The second, readers may be surprised to learn, is Playboy's involvement in the music scene. The Playboy experience was never just about sex but about
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Untitled 9033

de Penguin Publishing Group ...

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9 hora

Untitled 9033 is a forthcoming book by Penguin Press ... Leer más

$22.00 USD

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Untitled 9033 is a forthcoming book by Penguin Press
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Being Gerry Mulligan

My Life in Music

de Gerry Mulligan ...

Narrado por Gerry Mulligan, Ken Poston, Robert G Slade ...

Completo

24 hora 46 minutos

Bloomsbury presents Being Gerry Mulligan by Gerry Mulligan. This audiobook is comprised of interview tapes conducted with Gerry Mulligan and his biographer. Introduction and Preface narrated by Robert G Slade.Being Gerry Mulligan: My Life in Music is an intimate chronicle of Gerry Mulligan’s life and career, told in his own words. This personal narrative reveals great insight into the musician’s ... Leer más

$40.00 USD

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Bloomsbury presents Being Gerry Mulligan by Gerry Mulligan. This audiobook is comprised of interview tapes conducted with Gerry Mulligan and his biographer. Introduction and Preface narrated by Robert G Slade.Being Gerry Mulligan: My Life in Music is an intimate chronicle of Gerry Mulligan’s life and career, told in his own words. This personal narrative reveals great insight into the musician’s
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Jelly Roll Blues

Censored Songs and Hidden Histories

de Elijah Wald ...

Narrado por Mela Lee ...

Completo

10 hora 23 minutos

A bestselling music historian follows Jelly Roll Morton on a journey through the hidden worlds and forbidden songs of early blues and jazz.In Jelly Roll Blues: Censored Songs and Hidden Histories, Elijah Wald takes readers on a journey into the hidden and censored world of early blues and jazz, guided by the legendary New Orleans pianist Jelly Roll Morton. Morton became nationally famous as a ... Leer más

$27.99 USD

A bestselling music historian follows Jelly Roll Morton on a journey through the hidden worlds and forbidden songs of early blues and jazz.In Jelly Roll Blues: Censored Songs and Hidden Histories, Elijah Wald takes readers on a journey into the hidden and censored world of early blues and jazz, guided by the legendary New Orleans pianist Jelly Roll Morton. Morton became nationally famous as a
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