Paramount's Rise and Fall. A History of the Wisconsin Chair Company and its Recording Activities

Alex van der Tuuk

ISBN 10: 0967181941 / ISBN 13: 9780967181943

Published by Denver: Mainspring Press, 2003

About this Item

242 pages, reliure cartonnée sous jaquette illustrée. Illustrations n/b dans le texte. Index, bibliographie. "How did an obscure Wisconsin chair manufacturer come to dominate the 'race record' field in the 1920s ?" Livre neuf; n'a visiblement jamais été ouvert.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1774544572242

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Paramount's Rise and Fall. A History of the Wisconsin Chair Company and its Recording Activities
• Publisher: Denver: Mainspring Press
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0967181941
• ISBN 13: 9780967181943
• Binding: Couverture rigide
• Edition: 2ème Édition
• Condition: Neuf

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Synopsis

How did a Midwestern chair company come to dominate the "race record" market of the 1920s? Their bold plunge into a then-untested market - records by black performers, for black buyers - unfolds in this new history. Alex van der Tuuk traces the story of their legendary Paramount label, which introduced such blues greats as "Ma" Rainey, Charley Patton, and Skip James to the world. More than 120 illustrations include rare ad artwork and many previously unpublished photos.

About the Author

Alex van der Tuuk is an internationally published expert on Paramount and other early blues recordings. His work has been featured in Blues & Rhythm, 78 Quarterly, Doctor Jazz, and in many CD liner notes.