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1 online resource (vi, 216 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations |
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polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-207), discography (pages 208-211), and index. |
| Summary |
This is the first biography of jazz trumpeter and singer, Henry 'Red' Allen, long regarded as Louis Armstrong's chief rival. Both men were born in New Orleans and shared an African-American heritage, but their social backgrounds were quite different. Whereas Armstrong made many best-selling records, Allen never achieved hit parade success but gradually built up a durable international following--today, dozens of his CDs are widely available. As a close friend, Chilton reveals Allen's personality, as well as analyzing his magnificent recordings. The intriguing contrast between Allen's spectacul. |
| Contents |
Acknowledgements; 1 New Orleans Joys; 2 A Trip to the North; 3 Riverboat Days; 4 A Musical Furnace; 5 Star Soloist; 6 The Blueprints of Swing; 7 The Great Understudy; 8 Bold Bandleader; 9 Super Showman; 10 Metropole Magic; 11 European Début; 12 Four''s Company; 13 Triumphant Tours; 14 A Valiant Farewell; Notes; Selected Discography; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; V; W; Y. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Allen, Henry, 1908-1967.
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Allen, Henry, 1908-1967. |
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Jazz musicians -- United States -- Biography.
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Jazz musicians. |
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United States. |
| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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Electronic books.
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Biographies.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Chilton, John, 1932- Ride, Red, ride. London ; New York : Continuum, [2000], ©1999 0826447449 (DLC) 2007296931 (OCoLC)44944399 |
| ISBN |
9781441133779 (electronic book) |
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1441133771 (electronic book) |
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1283205459 |
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9781283205450 |
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0826447449 |
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9780826447449 |
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