Sidran Ben (249 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. Black Music,whether it be jazz, blues, r&b, gospel, or soul,has always expressed, consciously or not, its African "oral" heritage, reflecting the conditions of a minority culture in the midst of a white majority. Black Talk is one of those rare books since LeRoi Jones's Blues People to examine the social function of black music in the diaspora it sounds the depths of experience and maps the history of a culture from the jazz age to the revolutionary outbursts of the 1960s. Ben Sidran finds radical challenges to the Western, white literary tradition in such varied music as Buddy Bolden's loud and hoarse cornet style, the call and response between brass and reeds in a swing band, the emotionalism of gospel, the primitivism of Ornette Coleman, and the cool ethic of bebop. "The musician is the document," says Sidran. "He is the information himself. The impact of stored information is transmitted not through records or archives, but through the human response to life.".…

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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Captures seven hit-making decades during the American recording industry's glittering, freewheeling years.Tommy LiPuma was one of America's most successful record producers whose work with seminal artists like Miles Davis, Diana Krall, Barbra Streisand, Rickie Lee Jones, George Benson, and Willie Nelson went on to sell over seventy-five million records. It is also a picaresque journey that opens with the murder of a man on a dirt path in Sicily and concludes with five trips up the Grammy red carpet. The Ballad of Tommy LiPuma is real-life Horatio Alger adventure storied with bootleggers, gangsters, artists, hipsters, set in a revolutionary time in music history that changed popular culture around the world. Finally, it's a deeply personal account of how music saved one man's life, and how he went on to affect the lives of millions of others. Tommy was my best friend, my creative partner, my mentor, my confidant, and my producer for twenty-four years. As time goes on, I realize just how special he was.--Diana Krall Tommy was a fantastic producer. He always had a great sense of humour . . . he would sit in the studio with us musicians and make every session a complete joy.--Paul McCartneyTommy was always looking for ways to bring authentic jazz and blues to a larger audience.--Donald FagenHe leaves a great legacy of great music that's going to stand the test of time . . . . I miss him every day.--Al SchmittTommy was a great producer and a real friend.--Willie NelsonI don't think that it's been noticed enough what he's done. He's been the most successfulperson, commercially, in the history of jazz.--Randy Newman.…

Condition: Good. Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. In protective mylar cover. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

Condition: Good. Book is readable with typical wear and creases. Has a publisher remainder mark. paperback Used - Good 1995.

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A comprehensive social history of Jewish contributions to American popular music in the twentieth century. Musician-journalist-producer-author Sidran uses his first person experience to frame the story behind the story of Jews in American popular music.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. A comprehensive social history of Jewish contributions to American popular music in the twentieth century. Musician-journalist-producer-author Sidran uses his first person experience to frame the story behind the story of Jews in American popular music.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Notes throughout. The pages are lightly tanned. The copy shows minor external wear, but is in otherwise clean condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Near fine jacket.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Holt Paperback Edition. 1st EDITION. This copy is NEAR FINE; the text is clear, bright, and unmarked; binding is tight, but pages show age, foxing top edge. The covers are also near fine: intact in all ways, including color and design, but wear along edges, corners and spine, signs of rubbing. We have a five star rating because of our fulfilment success and because our descriptions are accurate. We guarantee: NO NASTY SURPRISES. …

Condition: good. Book is considered to be in good or better condition. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo. Hard cover books may show signs of wear on the spine, cover or dust jacket. Paperback book may show signs of wear on spine or cover as well as having a slight bend, curve or creasing to it. Book should have minimal to no writing inside and no highlighting. Pages should be free of tears or creasing. Stickers should not be present on cover or elsewhere, and any CD or DVD expected with the book is included. Book is not a former library copy.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. A comprehensive social history of Jewish contributions to American popular music in the twentieth century. Musician-journalist-producer-author Sidran uses his first person experience to frame the story behind the story of Jews in American popular music.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 210 pages including Index and black/white photographs. Due to its size, extra shipping will be required. No International orders, please. The dust jacket has minor shelf and edge wear and is in fine condition. The book itself has very minor shelf and edge wear and the previous owner's name on the first page inside the front cover. It is in otherwise very fine condition. This book of interviews with 50 Jazz greats would be wonderful for any music lover.…