A prolific lyricist on Broadway, Andy Raazf lived in the world of prohibition-era Tin Pan Alley, Broadway, and Harlem. Author of more than 800 songs from blues to big band hits, Razaf created with Fats Waller and Eubie Blake, songs such as Black and Blue, Honeysuckle Rose, The Joint is Jumpin, and Ain't Misbehavin. From his first Broadway musical, Keep Shufflin in 1928, Razaf's life paralleled the emergence of an African-American musical theatre on Broadway. This book features 60 photographs from Razaf's family albums and ...
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A prolific lyricist on Broadway, Andy Raazf lived in the world of prohibition-era Tin Pan Alley, Broadway, and Harlem. Author of more than 800 songs from blues to big band hits, Razaf created with Fats Waller and Eubie Blake, songs such as Black and Blue, Honeysuckle Rose, The Joint is Jumpin, and Ain't Misbehavin. From his first Broadway musical, Keep Shufflin in 1928, Razaf's life paralleled the emergence of an African-American musical theatre on Broadway. This book features 60 photographs from Razaf's family albums and personal collections, a complete list of songs, and a select discography.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very Good. No Jacket. Size: 8vo-over 7? "-9? " tall; Trade Paperback in Near Fine Condition. 30 illustrations in 16 page section of monotone illustrations, in-text illustrations, list of songs, and discography. Foreword by Bobby Short. Blue and black wraps with gray/black titles clean and unmarked, slight ruffling of lower front corner, else Fine. Internals as new. Born a grandnephew of the Queen of Madagascar, Andy Razaf became one of America's most prolific songwriters. You may know him for "Memories of You", "Honeysuckle Rose", "Ain't Misbehavin", and "Black and Blue"--more than 800 songs in all as well as musicals like "Keep Shufflin" and "Connie''s Hot Chocolates". A biography and a testament to his brilliance and the history of American popular song. 444 pages, indexed. 6 x 9.25 inches. 1995, Schirmer Books/Simon and Schuster, New York.
