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Listen to the Stories: On Jazz and Country Music

3.9/5 ( ratings)

Here is Nat Hentoff's deeply felt exploration of jazz, blues, country, and gospel -- and the musicians who bring the music to life. Hentoff has not only loved music all his life, he has lived it by being friends with many of the musicians he writes about in this collection. Hentoff poignantly describes the early days of Roy Eldridge and the last years of Billie Holiday and Bird. He tells amazing stories of the Count, Duke, and Dizzy. "Full of insightful behind-the-scenes encounters" , Listen to the Stories covers new recordings and old legends, remarkable lives and unforgettable music.

Language: English

Pages: 240

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Da Capo Press

Release: October 13, 2000

ISBN: 0306809826

ISBN 13: 9780306809828

Listen to the Stories: On Jazz and Country Music

3.9/5 ( ratings)

Here is Nat Hentoff's deeply felt exploration of jazz, blues, country, and gospel -- and the musicians who bring the music to life. Hentoff has not only loved music all his life, he has lived it by being friends with many of the musicians he writes about in this collection. Hentoff poignantly describes the early days of Roy Eldridge and the last years of Billie Holiday and Bird. He tells amazing stories of the Count, Duke, and Dizzy. "Full of insightful behind-the-scenes encounters" , Listen to the Stories covers new recordings and old legends, remarkable lives and unforgettable music.

Language: English

Pages: 240

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Da Capo Press

Release: October 13, 2000

ISBN: 0306809826

ISBN 13: 9780306809828

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