Dickenson Selchow Manfred (2 results)

1st Ed. Large 8vo. 947pp. + [i]. Colour port. frontis., numerous b/w. ills. with many from photos. Sl. shaken, good in d/w. Author's Presentation Copy, inscribed - 'For Roy - I hope you like my work on one of the greatest musician - Manfred Selchow.'From the library of Roy Hubbard, clarinet player with Birmingham based Zenith Hot Stompers for 36 years until 2004. US$200.…

First edition of this uncommon, self-published tome, this copy inscribed on the front free endpaper, "To Doug with best wishes Manfred Selchow, Dec. 4, 1998." The second of Selchow's acclaimed "bio-discographical" works, following his study of Edmond Hall. Described by the great Stanley Dance in Jazz Times as "a loving tribute to one of the Swing Era's best trombonists. More than a portrait of Dickenson alone, the book amounts to a revealing monograph of a not untypical jazz musician's life in our tormenting century. The hazards of travel, the changeable employment opportunities, tough working conditions, and a somewhat fickle public, these partly explain the use of such opiates as Cutty Sark and pot." Octavo. Coloured portrait frontispiece, profusely illustrated throughout in black and white. Original green calf-grain cloth, trombone device in white to the front board. With dust jacket. Very good.…