Val Wilmer (57 results)

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. As Serious as Your Life: Black Music and the Free Jazz Revolution, 1957a 1977. Book.

Paperback. Condition: New. Main - Classic Edition. In this classic account of the new black music of the 1960s and 70s, celebrated photographer and jazz historian Val Wilmer tells the story of how a generation of revolutionary musicians established black music as the true vanguard of American culture.Placing the achievements of African-American artists such as Albert Ayler, Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane and Sun Ra in their broader political and social context, Wilmer evokes an era of extraordinary innovation and experimentation that continues to inspire musicians today.As vital now as when it was first published in 1977, As Serious As Your Life is the essential story of one of the most dynamic musical movements of the twentieth century.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Main - Classic Edition. In this classic account of the new black music of the 1960s and 70s, celebrated photographer and jazz historian Val Wilmer tells the story of how a generation of revolutionary musicians established black music as the true vanguard of American culture.Placing the achievements of African-American artists such as Albert Ayler, Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane and Sun Ra in their broader political and social context, Wilmer evokes an era of extraordinary innovation and experimentation that continues to inspire musicians today.As vital now as when it was first published in 1977, As Serious As Your Life is the essential story of one of the most dynamic musical movements of the twentieth century.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Traces the history of American jazz through its greatest musicians, providing detailed bibliographical material on John Coltrane, Sun Ra, Ornette Coleman and many others. The author also explores the culture of jazz, shaped by tradition and economic and social forces. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In this classic account of the new black music of the 1960s and 70s, celebrated photographer and jazz historian Val Wilmer tells the story of how a generation of revolutionary musicians established black music as the true vanguard of American culture. Placing the achievements of African-American artists such as Albert Ayler, Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane and Sun Ra in their broader political and social context, Wilmer evokes an era of extraordinary innovation and experimentation that continues to inspire musicians today.As vital now as when it was first published in 1977, As Serious As Your Life is the essential story of one of the most dynamic musical movements of the twentieth century. An essential masterpiece of jazz history by the renowned photographer and music historian, with a new foreword by Richard Williams. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1st Vintage Books Edition: April 1981. 260 + pp. A great, almost spotlessly clean copy! Solidly and tightly bound, essentially and nearly flawless copy with minimal internal and external wear and use. Copy with crisp pages, spotlessly clean text, and light shelf wear. Smooth covers. Moderate foxing on page edges, not affecting text. A publisher's remainder copy with a mark (hole) on cover page top corner. Val Wilmer (Cover Photo) (illustrator).…

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. pp. 432.

Condition: New. 2019. Main - Classic Edition. Paperback. . . . . .

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 432 pages. 7.75x5.00x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. Trade paperback, appears to be a pod edition, has a minor lean to the binding, slight bumps to the spine ends and corners, and faint rubbing to the covers. Overall, a solid, tight, Very Good+ copy.

Retired from one library in search of a new one. Beautifully illustrated with exquisite black and white portraits of musicians, surroundings and from the field. Good tall pictorial gatefold wraps with crisp bright text.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: New. 2019. Main - Classic Edition. Paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Condition: New. pp. 432 Main - Classic edition NO-PA16APR2015-KAP.

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Condition: New. pp. 432.

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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 432 pages. 7.75x5.00x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: New. Special order direct from the distributor.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.