"It is hard to say which makes for the more compelling narrative: the life of jazz great Jelly Roll Morton or the detective work that Phil Pastras undertook in putting together this engaging book. "Dead Man Blues" tells both these tales admirably, drawing on a treasure-trove of previously unknown material. It is both an important contribution to jazz scholarship and a fascinating piece of storytelling."--Ted Gioia, author of "The History of Jazz and West Coast Jazz" "Meticulously researched, including primary source ...
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"It is hard to say which makes for the more compelling narrative: the life of jazz great Jelly Roll Morton or the detective work that Phil Pastras undertook in putting together this engaging book. "Dead Man Blues" tells both these tales admirably, drawing on a treasure-trove of previously unknown material. It is both an important contribution to jazz scholarship and a fascinating piece of storytelling."--Ted Gioia, author of "The History of Jazz and West Coast Jazz" "Meticulously researched, including primary source material recently uncovered by the author, "Dead Man Blues" is not only a masterfully written, definitive account of Jelly Roll Morton's west coast years, but also a penetrating psychological and social study of the man and the forces that drove and shaped him."--Steve Isoardi, co-author of "Central Avenue Sounds" "A must-read for all jazz aficionados."--Gerald Wilson "One of the best books ever written about Jelly Roll Morton."--Gerald Wiggins, jazz pianist
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Acceptable. Paperback The item is fairly worn but still readable. Signs of wear include aesthetic issues such as scratches, worn covers, damaged binding. The item may have identifying markings on it or show other signs of previous use. May have page creases, creased spine, bent cover or markings inside. Packed with care, shipped promptly.
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Fine in Fine dust jacket. As New. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs. The dust jacket is protected by a Brodart mylar cover and is not clipped. Not an ex-library copy. No remainder marks. No names or marks in the text. Most books shipped within 24 hours. All books mailed with Delivery Confirmation. Fine condition in fine dust jacket. Unread. A volume in the Music of the African Diaspora series.; Music of the African Diaspora; Vol. 5; Black-and-white illustrations; 8vo.; xxiv, 246 pages.
