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Its hard-boiled poetry, its tales of woe and wonder, told in the racy vernacular of a hipster s tongue. Imagine Dylan s Chronicles, written by Damon Runyon, and you ll get an idea of this book s conversational intimacy... More than anything, though, this book is an extended celebration of the redemptive power of the jazz that inspired it. --Uncut
Mind-blowing... To say that he lived in colourful times (no pun intended) is an understatement, and, written as it is in jazz slang... it bustles along with an energy that makes it hard to put down... For a slice of alternative US pre-war culture, it s hard to beat. --fRoots
One of the key autobiographies in popular music... A first hand account of the jazz/blues world of the day the street life, blues roadhouses, brothels, bars and the honky tonks as well as his own view of some of the great musical personalities of the day... An eye witness account of the birth of jazz/blues. --Shades of Blue
Mind-blowing... To say that he lived in colourful times (no pun intended) is an understatement, and, written as it is in jazz slang... it bustles along with an energy that makes it hard to put down... For a slice of alternative US pre-war culture, it s hard to beat. --fRoots
One of the key autobiographies in popular music... A first hand account of the jazz/blues world of the day the street life, blues roadhouses, brothels, bars and the honky tonks as well as his own view of some of the great musical personalities of the day... An eye witness account of the birth of jazz/blues. --Shades of Blue
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- PublisherSouvenir Press Ltd
- Publication date2009
- ISBN 10 0285638459
- ISBN 13 9780285638457
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages416
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Book Description paperback. Condition: Collectible-Good. 1972, Anchor Book edition. A862. Good solid paperback with moderate reading/age wear, may have some light markings, pages may have some mild tanning. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may be entitled to a shipping discount. Seller Inventory # 1M5000006RXZ_ns
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Mezz Mezzrow was born in 1899, and organised (and played in) some of the most famous recording sessions of the 1930's and 40's. He was jailed in 1940 for possession of marijuana and died in 1972. Bernard Wolfe was a journalist who met Mezz Mezzrow in the 1940's and helped him to write his autobiography. Barry Gifford is the biographer of Jack Kerouac and the novelist of 'Wild at Heart', among others. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR004076600
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