Blue Rhythms: SIX LIVES IN RHYTHM AND BLUES (Music in American Life)

Deffaa, Chip

ISBN 10: 0252022033 / ISBN 13: 9780252022036

Published by University of Illinois Press (edition First Edition), 1996

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With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Seller Inventory # 0252022033-11-1-29

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Blue Rhythms: SIX LIVES IN RHYTHM AND BLUES (Music in American Life)
• Publisher: University of Illinois Press (edition First Edition)
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0252022033
• ISBN 13: 9780252022036
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

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Synopsis

Profiles six rhythm and blues pioneers, providing the social and historical context for the lives of such greats as Ruth Brown, Little Jimmy Scott, and Floyd Dixon.

Reviews

A noted jazz critic for the New York Post, Deffaa turns his attention to the world of rhythm and blues in his latest work. He does an admirable job of providing social and historical context for the lives of six R&B pioneers?Ruth Brown, Little Jimmy Scott, Charles Brown, Floyd Dixon, LaVern Baker, and Jimmy Witherspoon. The author knows his subjects well and allows them to recount their part in the story, but he relates both their successes and their failures in his balanced text. The book includes extensive notes and a detailed selective discography. Readable and enjoyable, it will provide insights to both lay readers and scholars. Highly recommended for all libraries with an interest in rhythm and blues.?Ronald S. Russ, Brooklyn P.L.
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