About this title: Born of poor Jewish immigrant parents in Chicago in 1909, Benny Goodman joined the local synagogue band at the age of ten with two of his brothers. As he was the smallest of the three, he was given a clarinet. Within a decade he was a musical legend, constantly in demand for radio shows and guest appearances with America's leading jazz orchestras. In 1934 he formed his own band, and by the mid-1930s, Benny Goodman was hailed as the "King of Swing". This biography of Goodman's music and times attempts to recreate the colourful music world of the 1920s and 1930s, when the music industry was ...
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN-13:9780195052787ISBN:0195052781
Description: Good. 0195052781 Condition: GOOD. (Book may have one or a combination of the following characteristics: former library book, dust jacket missing, cover wear, name written inside cover, considerable underlining/highlighting, remainder mark, binding loose, binding slants, pages tanning / curling, etc. Overall, the book is in decent shape. This is a blanket description. Please e us if you require a specific, detailed description of the book condition. We will typically respond within one week of ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 1991-06-20
ISBN-13:9780195067767ISBN:0195067762
Description: Very good. Very minimal damage to the cover (no holes or tears, only minimal scuff marks), in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, minimal to no highlighting/under. read more
Description: Very Good. Trade Paperback. Very Good. REP. ISBN: 0195067762. Sticker/Residue Very Light Inside Front Cover; Edgewear Light Cover; Cover has lost its shine, spine has slight creasing; VG overall. read more
Edition: 1St Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 10/26/1989
ISBN-13:9780195052787ISBN:0195052781
Description: Very Good. 0195052781 Near Fine/NearFine in mylar DJ, only very light shelfwear. Clean & bright, no markings of any kind, NOT a remainder. (Edition: 1st Edition)...All books are packaged with care to protect the corners. Ships same or next bussness day. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 1991-06-20
ISBN-13:9780195067767ISBN:0195067762
Description: Fine. BOOK CONDITION: This paperback book is very clean, no writing on the inside with clean edges and is in excellent condition. There is some slight tanning. -We ship daily with USPS Delivery Confirmation. read more
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