Jerry Wexler has been called "The Godfather of Soul Music", and, as a music reporter in the late 1940s, he coined the term "rhythm and blues" for what had previously been called "race records". As a partner in Atlantic Records, he participated in the evolution of the modern music business. And as a producer, Wexler worked with Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett and Otis Redding. "Rhythm and the Blues" tells Jerry Wexler's story, from his New York childhood and his stint writing for "Billboard", to his partnership ...
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Jerry Wexler has been called "The Godfather of Soul Music", and, as a music reporter in the late 1940s, he coined the term "rhythm and blues" for what had previously been called "race records". As a partner in Atlantic Records, he participated in the evolution of the modern music business. And as a producer, Wexler worked with Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett and Otis Redding. "Rhythm and the Blues" tells Jerry Wexler's story, from his New York childhood and his stint writing for "Billboard", to his partnership at Atlantic Records with Ahmet and Nesuhi Ertegun.
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Add this copy of Rhythm and the Blues: a Life in American Music to cart. $14.52, fair condition, Sold by Goodwill Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hillsboro, OR, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Alfred A. Knopf.
Add this copy of Rhythm and the Blues: A Life in American Music to cart. $26.95, good condition, Sold by David Segal rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brooklyn, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Alfred A. Knopf.
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Good in good dust jacket. Ex-library. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 334 p. Audience: General/trade. 1993 hardcover stated 1st edition. Ex-library with usual marks, dj protected in mylar, and flaps taped to boards. A bit of soil on edge, no additional marks, binding tight.
Add this copy of Rhythm and the Blues: a Life in American Music to cart. $27.00, very good condition, Sold by Great Northern Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Minneapolis, MN, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Alfred A. Knopf.
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Very Good + in very good + jacket. First printing. Wexler was a producer and partner in Atlantic Records and coined the, term "rhythm and blues." He produced some of the most iconic and classIc records by Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Solomon Burke, Wilson Pickett, and Dr. John, among others. Includes numerous black & white illustrations, discography, bibliography, and index. A clean unmarked copy. Music.
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Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Rhythm and the Blues: a Life in American Music to cart. $57.99, very good condition, Sold by AJA Bookstore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Venice, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Alfred A. Knopf.
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-1. Stated First Edition, first printing with no additional printings noted, in near fine/ very good condition. The pages are clean and crisp, in like new condition, with no bent corners. Boards are solid, and the spine is square and tight. The dust jacket has minor shelf wear, but otherwise the book is in excellent condition with an unclipped DJ, and no remainder mark. All items guaranteed, and a portion of each sale supports social programs in Los Angeles. Ships from CA.
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Add this copy of Rhythm and the Blues: a Life in American Music to cart. $41.10, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Knopf.
