Artie Shaw, King of the Clarinet: His Life and Times

by Tom Nolan

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During America's Swing Era, no musician was more successful or controversial than Artie Shaw: the charismatic and opinionated clarinetist-bandleader whose dozens of hits became anthems for "the greatest generation." But some of his most beautiful recordings were not issued until decades after he'd left the scene. He broke racial barriers by hiring African American musicians. His frequent "retirements" earned him a reputation as the Hamlet of jazz...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0393340104

ISBN13:9780393340105

Release Date:May 2011

Publisher:W. W. Norton & Company

Length:464 Pages

Weight:0.85 lbs.

Dimensions:1.3" x 5.4" x 8.1"

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Arts & Literature Arts, Music & Photography Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History Composers & Musicians Humor & Entertainment Music Musical Genres

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