In this lively and rare survey of the black jazz scene of the Bay Area, San Francisco's infamous Barbary Coast -- one of the country's foremost centers for jazz in the early 1900s -- comes back to life with all the energy, color, and vitality it had when it was in its prime. The introduction and background chapters locate the personal stories within the cultural and historical context of black history.
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In this lively and rare survey of the black jazz scene of the Bay Area, San Francisco's infamous Barbary Coast -- one of the country's foremost centers for jazz in the early 1900s -- comes back to life with all the energy, color, and vitality it had when it was in its prime. The introduction and background chapters locate the personal stories within the cultural and historical context of black history.
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Fine. No Jacket. Glossy card covers, small 4to, pp.223, bw ills. Jazz on the Californian Barbary Coast in the early 1900`s period. Fine copy Size: 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall.
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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. 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. 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 in NONE jacket. Size: 5x0x8; 192 clean, unmarked, tight pages with lots of period photos; lightly penciled price on upper front flyleaf; light soiling on outer edges of textblock; cover is clean and sturdy; no dj.
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Near Fine. 189077104X. San Frnacisco's Barbary Coast was one of the country's thriving centers of jazz in the early 1900's. Previously published in 1982 by Storyville Publications, this edition was published by Heyday Books in 1982. Contains an index and a bibliography in the rear. This is a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings, no previous owner names and no bookplates. The covers are in nice condtion with no creases, tears or chips.; B&W Photos & Illustrations; 8vo, 8"-9" tall; 221 pages.
