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Artie Shaw, the world famous clarinet-playing bandleader who became popular during the Swing Era, was immersed in the music business as a performer for 30 years, from the summer of 1924, when he began to study saxophone, until the summer of 1954, when he stopped performing. This period of activity is the focus of this musical biography and discography, a detailed account of Shaw's musical career and recorded output.
The book begins with a summary of Shaw's career in the contexts of jazz history and social setting, then moves into more detail. The chronologically arranged sections, mirroring each phase of his career, incorporate contemporary reviews and interview quotes to create an insightful narrative. The discography lists all known recordings and is separate from the text to facilitate easy reference. Includes appendixes and index.
Published | May 15 2022 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 328 |
ISBN | 9781538168202 |
Imprint | Scarecrow Press |
Dimensions | 269 x 216 mm |
Series | Studies in Jazz |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
For those select devotees long yearning for a meticulous accounting of the career and discography of swing musician Artie Shaw, the wait is over.
Choice Reviews
Vladimir Simosko has provided the first comprehensive study of the great Artie Shaw...This book provides a wealth of neatly categorized information...the best available guide to the life and music of Artie Shaw.
John Harding
...Simosko's book brings us leagues closer to following Shaw's career and peccadilloes than we have ever been...this is indeed a gloriously detailed book...
Hot Jazz Saturday Night
...thorough survey of his musical career.
The New York Times
...this is one of the jazz publishing events of the year.
Cadence Magazine
The volume contains a gallery of interesting black and white posters and photos that reflect not only his personal and professional life, but also an era in jazz.
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