" It also includes his "Invecticon," an index to the nasty words and phrases found in the book. This is a reprint of the 1953 edition with a new foreword by Peter Schickele who describes the collection as "funny and instructive." c.

F. Scott Fitzgerald named it, Louis Armstrong launched it, Paul Whiteman and Fletcher Henderson orchestrated it, and now Arnold Shaw chronicles this fabulous era in The Jazz Age.

Miles discusses his life and music from playing trumpet in high school to the new instruments and sounds from the Caribbean.

Based on more than a decade of original interviews with DJs, b-boys, graffitti writers, gang members and rappers, and featuring unforgettable portraits of many of Hip Hop's forbears and mavericks, this book chronicles the rise and rise of ...

Burgh examines the ways that music shaped the culture of ancient Israel/Palestine. >

This absorbing and award-winning biography tells the story of the tragedies and triumphs of Clara Wieck Schumann (1819-1896)--at once artist, composer, editor, teacher, wife, and mother of eight children.

Includes primary source material in the form of photographs, transcripts, etc.

Features the biography of Aaron Copland, his life, and his music. One of America's most beloved and accomplished composers, Aaron Copland played a crucial role in the coming of age of American music.

"Malm's scholarship is impeccable... Of equal importance is the fact that he is an excellent performing musician who has studied extensively in Japan." -Choice

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