Description: Building Your Great Collection; One Fine Book at a TimeJazzbook 1947McCarthy Albert (Editor) Contributions by Zora Neale Hurston; Langston Hughes; Louis Armstrong, Arthur Miller, William Saroyan and 19 others London: PL Editions Poetry, 1947 Dark wine-red cloth with green spine titles; 7.5 inches tall; 171 pages; Profusely illustrated with black and white photographs, including frontispiece of Louis Armstrong. The bindings are tight and square. Text clean, light even toning. Minimal shelf handling wear. Colorful dust jacket is unclipped with even age-toning and tiny loss on the spine tips.With laid-in publisher's ticket indicating a review copy Near Fine / Very Good. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. A fascinating period study of the world of jazz in the 1940s, this inaugural edition of yearly anthologies featuring articles by English and American writers on jazz seeks to establish valid criteria for appreciating the art form for the first time. Additionally, it offers critiques of individual players, aiming to provide comprehensive insights into the genre.historical pieces which trace the origins of swing from the negro workers' songs and the brass bands and small orchestras which played in the streets, the bars and the sporting houses of New Orleans, that "wide-open town" of the Nineties. An interesting feature is the section in which famous jazz musicians, among them Louis Armstrong, write about their early experiences. Historical articles within the anthology delve into the roots of swing, tracing its origins from the songs of African American laborers to the brass bands and small orchestras that frequented the streets, bars, and sporting houses of New Orleans during the vibrant era of the 1890s. Of particular note is a captivating section where renowned jazz musicians, including Louis Armstrong, share their personal accounts of their formative years in the jazz scene. And Check out our other items! Member ofABAA [American Booksellers Antiquarian Association]FABA [Florida Antiquarian Booksellers Association]IOBA [International Online Booksellers Association]The Ephemera Society of America Terms GuaranteeWe tend to be conservative in our grading, but even the best booksellers make an occasional mistake. Our books, and ephemera are described using AB Bookman standards. Our Guarantee: All items will be received as advertised and in the condition described. Any item is returnable for any reason within 30 days of receipt (prior notice appreciated). If you have questions regarding our description of any item, we encourage you to contact us prior to buying. We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), and we adhere to these associations' strict ethical guidelines and conditions of sale. ShippingStandard shipping is by USPS Media Mail. Delivery typically takes 4 - 8 days (and sometimes longer) depending upon destination.We are happy to upgrade shipping to Priority Mail or to arrange overseas shipping to most foreign countries. Please choose that at checkout.FeedbackWe leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. Our priority is to make customers happy and to resolve problems as promptly as possible.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: McCarthy Albert (Editor) Contributions by Zora Neale Hurston;
Publisher: PL Editions Poetry
Year Printed: 1947
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
