Description: The Young Louis Armstrong on Records by Edward Brooks This is a critical survey and discography of Louis Armstrongs most formative phase - the period during which he worked alongside such luminaries as King Oliver, Bessie Smith, Sidney Bechet, Fletcher Henderson and Earl Hines. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book is a major contribution to the body of literature on jazz of the twenties. Until now there has been no generally available comprehensive survey of Armstrongs most formative phase, i.e. the period during which he worked alongside such luminaries as King Oliveier, Bessie Smith, Sidney Bechet, Fletcher Henderson and Earl Hines. Where most writers of Jazz history illustrate the period by reference to one or two, or possibly a handful of generally recognized classics, Edward Brooks has undertaken a meticulous and exhaustive study of all the surviving recordings made by Armstrong between 1923 and 1928. Brooks writes with great authority and insight, charting along the way a fascinating portrait of the development of Louiss powers of improvisation and musicianship. The Young Louis Armstrong on Records consists of a chronological and comprehensive survey and series of analyses of every recording on which Louis Armstrong played during the period 1923 to 1928. This book will prove a useful and popular work of reference, not only for the enthusiast, but also for the more causal listener.It has been said that America is aware that Louis Armstrong was a genius, but doesnt know why: this book should provide the answer. Author Biography Edward Brooks, currently a freelance writer, has written for the BBC and other magazines. He is also the author of The Bessie Smith Companion and Influence and Assimilation in Louis Armstrongs Cornet and Trumpet World.. Table of Contents Chapter 1 Chapter One: The Recordings of 1923 Chapter 2 Chapter Two: The Recordings of 1924 Chapter 3 Chapter Three: The Recordings of 1925 Chapter 4 Chapter Four: The Recordings of 1926 Chapter 5 Chapter Five: The Recordings of 1927 Chapter 6 Chapter Six: The Recordings of 1928 Chapter 7 Conclusion Chapter 8 Appendix A List of Musical Terms Chapter 9 Appendix B Musical Pitch Chapter 10 Title Index Chapter 11 Name Index Chapter 12 Bibliography Review Analyzes, in great depth, all of Louis Armstrongs recordings from the earliest with King Oliver up until 1928. * New Orleans Music *...this is the sort of monograph that gets me excited because its a measure of how much jazz has come to be accepted as a discipline for serious study and analysis....If you have a pretty healthy holding of Armstrongs records throughout 1923-1928, this book is fun and provocative to have at your side as you comb through familiar and unfamiliar titles. * American University Radio *Sit down with your favorite early Armstrong recordings and follow along with Brookss very detailed studies of every recording from this time period, and you may well think youve died and gone to heaven. Brooks has obviously devoted an enormous amount of time and energy to this project, and the fact that hes obviously a quite cultured gentleman makes the reading all the more rewarding. * Cadence Magazine * Long Description Comprehensive chronological survey and analysis of every recording on which Louis Armstrong played during the period 1923 to 1928. Armstrongs immense impact on the evolution of jazz is found primarily in these early recordings, and Brookss close examination of this period is important, as much of this influence becomes obscured by later recordings. Glossary, bibliography, and title index. Review Quote ...this is the sort of monograph that gets me excited because its a measure of how much jazz has come to be accepted as a discipline for serious study and analysis....If you have a pretty healthy holding of Armstrongs records throughout 1923-1928, this book is fun and provocative to have at your side as you comb through familiar and unfamiliar titles. Details ISBN0810840731 Short Title YOUNG LOUIS ARMSTRONG ON RECOR Publisher Scarecrow Press Language English ISBN-10 0810840731 ISBN-13 9780810840737 Media Book Format Hardcover Series Number 39 Illustrations Yes Year 2002 Imprint Scarecrow Press Place of Publication Lanham, MD Country of Publication United States Subtitle A Critical Survey of the Early Recordings, 1923-1928 DOI 10.1604/9780810840737 AU Release Date 2002-05-28 NZ Release Date 2002-05-28 US Release Date 2002-05-28 UK Release Date 2002-05-28 Author Edward Brooks Pages 568 Series Studies in Jazz Publication Date 2002-05-28 DEWEY 781.65092 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137308442;
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Book Title: The Young Louis Armstrong on Records: a Critical Survey of the Early Recordings, 1923-1928
Item Height: 223mm
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Author: Edward Brooks
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Publication Year: 2002
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Number of Pages: 568 Pages