| Description |
xi, 186 pages : illustrations, music ; 22 cm. |
| Series |
Oxford studies in recorded jazz
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Oxford studies in recorded jazz.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliography (pages 173-178) and index. |
| Summary |
Louis Armstrong's Hot Five and Hot Seven recordings mark the first revolution in the history of a music riven by upheaval. Yet few traces of this revolution can be found in the historical record of the late 1920s, when the discs were made. Author Brian Harker recaptures the perspective of Armstrong's original audience without abandoning that of today's listeners. This book offers bold insights, fresh anecdotes, and a new interpretation of Louis Armstrong and his most influential body of work.--[book cover] |
| Contents |
Novelty: "Cornet chop suey" (26 February 1926) -- Telling a story: "Big butter and egg man" (16 November 1926) -- Playing the changes: "Potato head blues" (10 May 1927) -- Top notes: "S.O.L. blues"/"Gully low blues" (13-14 May 1927) -- Sweet music: "Savoy blues" (13 December 1927) -- Versatility: "West End blues" (28 June 1928). |
| Subject |
Armstrong, Louis, 1901-1971 -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Armstrong, Louis, 1901-1971. |
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Criticism and interpretation. |
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Jazz -- 1921-1930 -- History and criticism.
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Jazz. |
| Chronological Term |
1921-1930 |
| Subject |
Hot Five -- Discography.
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Hot Five. |
| Genre/Form |
Discographies.
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| Subject |
Hot Seven -- Discography.
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Hot Seven. |
| Genre/Form |
Discographies.
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| ISBN |
9780195388411 hardcover |
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0195388410 hardcover |
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9780195388404 paperback |
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0195388402 paperback |
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