Multi-talented composer/arranger/producer Quincy Jones's noteworthy career encompasses scores for movies such as IN COLD BLOOD and IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT and production credits on Michael Jackson's classic '80s album THRILLER. Born into poverty in Chicago in 1933, one of Jones's earliest memories, recounted in his riveting autobiography, Q, is ...
A legend is a man who, more than 65 years after stepping onstage for the first time, is still larger than life. This celebration of the many elements of the legendary Frank SinatraQas a singer, actor, humanitarian, and friendQbrings to life as never before the man who made the standards standard. Fans are treated to scores of never-before-seen ...
The decade from 1993 to 2003 was the period during which hip-hop rose from an urban subculture to a multi-billion-dollar industry, whose styles and sound have affected every aspect of worldwide popular culture. One magazine led the way in chronicling this hip-hop revolution: VIBE. Launched by Quincy Jones in 1993, VIBE soon became the fastest ...
The life, meteoric rise, and violent death of Tupac Shakur, in articles, interviews, and photographs. The son of a former Black Panther, Shakur became increasingly associated with the "thug" lifestyle he rapped about, even as he ascended to international success and a successful movie career. Unlike many others in the rap world, Shakur's songs and ...
Throughout his career, Turner has relentlessly pushed the medium of photography to achieve an extraordinary vision with an uncompromising thirst for bold color and composition. Yet Turner feels that "what really kept my name out there were these record covers." This book showcases 100 covers and their art in close to original size; many of the ...
Everything you love about American popular culture is Quincy Jones. As an artist and impresario Quincy Jones has been the creative catalyst for over 50 years of American cultural phenomena orchestrating the sounds of Frank Sinatra, setting the ambiance for Steven Spielberg, cultivating the talent of Michael Jackson, and introducing the world Oprah ...
This book explores the often-overlooked subject of African-American style and men. The author, associated with Tommy Hilfiger clothing, profiles numerous male celebrities, entertainers, actors, sports figures, and others, whose fashion, attitudes, and overall presence have infiltrated American popular culture and profoundly influenced trends and ...
Features Herman Leonard's full body of work, including portraits of Billie Holliday, Tony Bennett, Quincy Jones and Frank Sinatra. This book also includes many previously unpublished photographs of cultural icons, such as, Marilyn Monroe and Albert Einstein. Foreword by Quincy Jones.
This calendar format book covers 60 years of mind-tickling trivia, history and events with more than 2000 facts about hundreds of artists. Each page also includes the No. 1 Hit on that day from different years by the best of black music's legendary performers. Truly a nostalgia trip through time that's entertainingly education, "On This Day In ...
Haunting the recording studios, jam sessions, concert halls, and nightclubs of New York City, William "PoPsie" Randolph chronicled the postwar transformation of American music. In this remarkable book readers will find luscious black-and-white photos of everyone from Benny Goodman and Billie Holiday to the Rolling Stones. Insightful text by ...
The Swiss photographer, Dany Gignoux has developed a very close relationship with Dizzy Gillespie and accompanied him during his travels with his orchestra. This book shows mostly unusual and private situations which give a good impression of the nice character of the father of bebop.
For newcomers and aficionados alike comes an essential and comprehensive overview of the history of jazz, written and illustrated by a team of the world's leading jazz critics and historians. 300 photos, 100 in color.
In this long-awaited account, a top black talent manager in popular and jazz music describes his association with celebrities from Duke Ellington to Nancy Wilson. His memoir is not only a testament to individual creativity and perseverance, it is also a colorful behind-the-scenes report of what the giants of America's most important musical form ...
This book explores the often-overlooked subject of African-American style and men. The author, associated with Tommy Hilfiger clothing, profiles numerous male celebrities, entertainers, actors, sports figures, and others, whose fashion, attitudes, and overall presence have infiltrated American popular culture and profoundly influenced trends and ...
Q's Jook Joint is a tribute to the evolution of American Black music. Together with an all-star roster of guest performers, Quincy Jones has created a monumental work representing the best of the past and present combined. Titles include: Let the Good Times Roll * Rock with You * Moody's Mood for Love * Stomp * Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me and ...
This beautiful book contains 25 of Quincy's most famous love songs recorded by Michael Jackson, James Ingram, and Aretha Franklin. It also features four new songs recorded by Tevin Campbell, Catero, Patti Austin, and El Debarge. Quincy's commentary on the creation and recording of the songs is also included. Titles are: Baby, Come to Me * ...
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