When Dreams Are in The Dust; The Path of a Jazzman [Going down easy, going down slow] The Jazzman's Posthumously Published Autobiography

Colyer, Ken [Kenneth Colyer (18 April 1928 - 8 March 1988) was an English jazz trumpeter and cornetist, devoted to New Orleans jazz. His band was also known for skiffle interludes] Preface by Julian Davies, Chairman, Ken Colyer Trust.

Published by Published by Millbury Publications Ltd., Wyke Lodge, Ryarsh First Edition . 1989., 1989

About this Item

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green leatherette covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. A year after Colyer's death a group of family members, friends and musicians met at the London School of Economics to set up the Ken Colyer Trust with the original aim of publishing this autobiography. For 25 years it supported the work of established jazz musicians and encouraged young musicians and audiences. Contains frontispiece, 262 printed pages of text with photographs to the central pages. The original version as Ken intended and possibly with some libellous references. 1 of 25 Limited Edition copies in racing green leatherette binding published by Millbury in Ryarsh, Kent. We purchased this copy directly from the owner's of Millbury who informed us that these Limited Editions were originally to be given as gifts to close friends and family of Ken Colyer, it does not have a limitation page as issued. In Fine condition, unused new book still in Millbury's original box. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1871956102 MUSIC [Jazz].

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: When Dreams Are in The Dust; The Path of a Jazzman [Going down easy, going down slow] The Jazzman's Posthumously Published Autobiography
• Publisher: Published by Millbury Publications Ltd., Wyke Lodge, Ryarsh First Edition . 1989.
• Publication Date: 1989
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine