At The Octoroon Balls
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At The Octoroon Balls
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The Octoroon Ball
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Author : Richard L. Jr. Breen
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2001-08
The Octoroon Ball written by Richard L. Jr. Breen and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-08 with Fiction categories.
A beautiful octoroon child-woman on the auction block, the dead outlaw she's in love with, a young Kipling sent to America on a secret mission by Queen Victoria, and a perfectly dead family living comfortably in a luxurious brothel that offers the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, a lighthouse on the Irish Sea, and a sunken Spanish galleon as simple nuances. Meet Tolstoy, Gauguin, and a Russian circus giant, members of the recently formed New James Gang, as they rob the Bank of New Orleans with a magical brush stroke. Then there's Lady Richter, expatriate madam, in love with the tall black piano player dead for years, but still playing in the main parlor. And Allen Pinkerton, renowned detective, transformed into a bird, thwarted again. Invigorating ski jaunts down the ice mountains of Pluto, torrid love sessions under Big Ben, and the supernatural electrical storm that disrupts the Octoroon Ball are just a few of the defining moments necessary for these people to come in touch with the bookmarks of their souls, and the strangely simple meaning of life itself.
On And Off The Bandstand
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Author : Arthur Bradley
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2005
On And Off The Bandstand written by Arthur Bradley and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Music categories.
On and Off the Bandstand is a study of American history, invention, and culture that focuses on the evolution of popular music. Efforts to keep the best of the bandstand alive in the twentieth century, as well as today, are enthusiastically celebrated. Before reliable lighting and central heating, entertainment mainly occurred outdoors. Without microphones, a band performance was the centerpiece of choice for numerous celebrations. Outstanding conductors and musicians were major celebrities in their day. The basic instrumentation and musical language remained the same for over a hundred years-even as the venues moved indoors. Without breaks in continuity, each phase moved smoothly to the next, and newer artists respected their forbearers and cherished their accomplishments. Marching bands, concert bands, ragtime bands, and swing bands are still here today, but they have retired to the background. The band era was accompanied by some remarkable innovations, such as sound recording and radio. These technologies played a crucial role and receive considerable attention as the story unfolds. In addition to its historical contributions, On and Off the Bandstand pays tribute to a handful of dedicated individuals who have become advocates for the music of their parents' and grandparents' time.
Jazz For Dummies
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Author : Dirk Sutro
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2011-04-20
Jazz For Dummies written by Dirk Sutro and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-20 with Music categories.
Includes a list of more than 100 recordings for your jazz collection The fun and easy way to explore the world of jazz Jazz is America's greatest music, but with over a century's worth of styles and artists, where do you begin? Relax! This hep cat's guide delivers the scoop on the masters and their music -- from Duke Ellington to Charlie Parker to Wynton Marsalis. It's just what you need to tune in to the history and musical structure of jazz and become a more savvy listener. Discover how to * Understand the traits and roots of jazz * Tune in to jazz styles, from big band to bebop * Listen to great jazz artists * Catch a live jazz performance * Succeed in a jazz ensemble Praise for Jazz For Dummies "Now you can finally know about one of . . . America's greatest contributions to world culture." --Jon Faddis, jazz trumpeter "Fun to read. . . . An important stepping stone to understanding this complex and profound music." --James Moody, jazz saxophonist "Dirk Sutro is madly in love with jazz and . . . he knows what he's talking about." --"Chubby" Jackson, jazz bassist
Where The Dark And The Light Folks Meet
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Author : Randall Sandke
language : en
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Release Date : 2023-06-14
Where The Dark And The Light Folks Meet written by Randall Sandke and has been published by Scarecrow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-06-14 with Music categories.
Where the Dark and the Light Folks Meet tackles a controversial question: Is jazz the product of an insulated African-American environment, shut off from the rest of society by strictures of segregation and discrimination, or is it more properly understood as the juncture of a wide variety of influences under the broader umbrella of American culture? This book does not question that jazz was created and largely driven by African Americans, but rather posits that black culture has been more open to outside influences than most commentators are likely to admit. The majority of jazz writers, past and present, have embraced an exclusionary viewpoint. Where the Dark and the Light Folks Meet begins by looking at many of these writers, from the birth of jazz history up to the present day, to see how and why their views have strayed from the historical record. This book challenges many widely held beliefs regarding the history and nature of jazz in an attempt to free jazz of the socio-political baggage that has s
The Illustrated London News
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1861
The Illustrated London News written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1861 with Great Britain categories.
Studies In The South And West
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Author : Charles Dudley Warner
language : en
Publisher: New York : Harper
Release Date : 1889
Studies In The South And West written by Charles Dudley Warner and has been published by New York : Harper this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1889 with Canada categories.
The Untold Stories Of Excellence
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Author : Charles E. Shaw
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2011-07-14
The Untold Stories Of Excellence written by Charles E. Shaw and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-07-14 with History categories.
I am not a historian. I am simply an American citizen who grew up in Brooklyn, New York after my birth in the state of Virginia. My family, African-Americans from the south, decided to leave a life of farming and despair to move to New York to start anew, with nine children; three girls, six boys, and mother and father, who firmly believed that they could make a better life for all their family members. As the exception to the rule, I finished high school along with my brothers and sisters, and went on to college where I earned degrees in business and in law. This enabled me to become an officer and manager in the banking industry, where I served over twenty eight years. In addition I served a number of years as a businessman, served in state government, and served in the regular Army of the U.S. I have written other books on business and banking that were published by and for the banking community as training and management material. I am currently working on a series of business books which will be introduced to members of the business community as a source of training for new small business owners and entrepreneurs.
African American Lives
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Author : Henry Louis Gates
language : en
Publisher: OUP USA
Release Date : 2004-04-29
African American Lives written by Henry Louis Gates and has been published by OUP USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-04-29 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In the long-awaited successor to the "Dictionary of American Negro Biography," the authors illuminate history through the immediacy of individual experience, with authoritative biographies of some 600 noteworthy African Americans.
The Southland
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language : en
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Release Date : 1904
The Southland written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1904 with Southern States categories.