Black and Blue: Life and Lyrics of Andy Razaf

Andy Razaf's life is a story of breathtaking talent, set against Prohibition-era Tin Pan Alley, Broadway, and Harlem after-hours clubs. Razaf worked ... Show synopsis Andy Razaf's life is a story of breathtaking talent, set against Prohibition-era Tin Pan Alley, Broadway, and Harlem after-hours clubs. Razaf worked with Fats Waller, Eubie Blake, and others to create such standards as "Memories of You", "Honeysuckle Rose", "The Joint is Jumpin'", "Ain't Misbehavin'", and "Black and Blue" -- more than 800 songs in all. Exploited at a time when nonwhite artists had little leverage within the industry, he nevertheless wrote brilliant musicals like Keep Shufflin' and Connie's Hot Chocolates. Black and Blue is a sensitive account of Andy Razaf's immense artistry. -- "An important, atmospheric biography". -- New York Times Book Review "Fills in a huge gap in American musical history". -- Leonard Feather, Los Angeles Times -- "Masterful... a glorious testament to the talent of Andy Razaf". -- Billboard Hide synopsis