Good Morning Blues - The Autobiography Of Count Basie

BASIE, Count & MURRAY, Albert

ISBN 10: 0434049050 / ISBN 13: 9780434049059

Published by U.K / Heinemann, 1986

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One of the great jazz memoirs. Count Basie (1904-1984), pianist, composer, and an icon of big-band jazz, known for such classics as "Jumpin' at the Woodside," "Cherokee," and "One O'Clock Jump," recounts his life story to Albert Murray with all the charm and dry humor of two friends sitting at the kitchen table. With B&W photos. /// This is a 1st edition hardback with its dustjacket in good condition-the dustjacket is stained on the inside. (399 pages & 15 pages of introduction & 16 pages of photos).

Seller Inventory # 10987

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Good Morning Blues - The Autobiography Of Count Basie
• Publisher: U.K / Heinemann
• Publication Date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0434049050
• ISBN 13: 9780434049059
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • MUSIC
  • JAZZ & BLUES & MUSIC HISTORY
  • AMERICAN HISTORY

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Synopsis

One of the great jazz memoirs. Count Basie (1904-1984), pianist, composer, and icon of big-band jazz, known for such classics as "Jumpin' at the Woodside," "Cherokee," and "One O'Clock Jump," recounts his life story to Albert Murray with all the charm and dry humor of two friends sitting at the kitchen table. Good Morning Blues is both testimony and tribute to a remarkable, rich life.