About this title: British-born music writer John Broven has learned a lot about New Orleans R&B since being spellbound as a child by Little Richard's performance in the 1956 movie DON'T KNOCK THE ROCK. His book RHYTHM AND BLUES IN NEW ORLEANS is a mix of well-informed analysis and erudite enthusiasm. Broven splits the history of the music into three large chunks, exploring in these the historical and social factors behind New Orleans R&B's commercial success in the 1940s and '50s, and the usurpation of the city's predominant jazz scene with this vibrant, joyous outpouring of musical energy that was also ...
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Description: Good. Book is in good reading condition. Cover has wear at edges and corners, and may have creases. Spine has wear at edges and creases. read more
Description: Acceptable. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 0882891251. Pelican Publishing; Gretna, La; 1st U. S. Edition; 1978; 250 p in blue cloth. Light edge wear. Lower corner tips lightly bumped. Interior crisp, clean, unmarked. Jacket moderately rubbed.; 8vo 8"-9" tall. read more
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: PELICAN PUB CO LA GRETNA
Date Published: 1983
ISBN-13:9780882894331ISBN:0882894331
Description: Documents the rise and development of this unique music form. Tracing the careers and songs of the major R&B artists, it includes the important peripheral activities of the New Orleans music industry. More than 100 photographs and graphic illustratio... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Pelican Publishing Co
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780882894331ISBN:0882894331
Description: Documents the rise and development of a Rhythm and Blues. This volume examines the careers and music of the major R&B artists and the peripheral activity of the New Orleans music industry: recording studios, clubs and record companies. It features sta... read more
Binding: HARDCOVER
Publisher: Pelican
Date Published: 1/1/1974
Description: Very Good in Very Good Minus jacket. Bright blue covers with title in gilt on spine. A piece of American history as seen through the eyes of the actual participants including such names as Fats Domino, Huey "Piano" Smith, Ray Charles, Professor Longhair, and Little Richard. With over 100 photographs and graphic illustrations. A comprehensive document of the rise of Rhythm and Blues in New Orleans and its continuing aftermath. Very light edgewear at top and bottom of spine. Dark blue ... read more
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