Paul Whiteman: Pioneer in American Music, Volume 1, 1890-1930
Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press, 2003. Hardcover. Black boards with gilt spine lettering, black and aqua illustrated dust jacket, xxviii, 773 pp, illustrated in bw. VG/VG (light curling to dust jacket. Pages are very crisp and clean.). Item #178928
ISBN: 9780810845794
"This is the first of a two-volume set that serves as the definitive work on the life and music of this legendary jazz leader. Covering the early years from 1890 to 1930, this volume will both entertain and inform the reader about the exciting life of one of the biggest influences on jazz music and provides a nostalgic glimpse of whta life was like during the roaring twenties."- dust jacket. Contents of this volume include: v. 1. 1890-1930. "Don't miss the beat!" ; "Jazz it up! Jazz it up!" ; The jazz classique ; Jazz in the tearoom ; Royal engagement ; Scandals on broadway ; The prince of wails ; An experiment in modern music ; Rhapsody on the road ; Cross-continental concerts ; Meet the boys! ; "Feed me, I'll do the rest!" ; A triumphant return ; Paramount productions ; From Goldkette to Whiteman ; A recording blitz ; Over to Columbia ; On the Old Gold special ; A motion picture extravaganza. Also includes discography (pages 445-679), bibliographical references (p. 681-711) , and indexes.
OCLC: 50417237
Price: $80.00