"If...you've never heard of Gene Lees, it's time you did....Gene Lees, a lyric writer himself, is not only an extraordinarily perceptive reporter and analyst of jazz performance, jazz history, and jazz people, but also one of those writers who's a joy to read on any subject at all"-- The Washington Post Book World . "Gene Lees's essays in Singer and the Song are about the ebullience and uplift of song....He writes about the subject with rare exactness and sensitivity because song is language's liftoff, its flight into ...
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"If...you've never heard of Gene Lees, it's time you did....Gene Lees, a lyric writer himself, is not only an extraordinarily perceptive reporter and analyst of jazz performance, jazz history, and jazz people, but also one of those writers who's a joy to read on any subject at all"-- The Washington Post Book World . "Gene Lees's essays in Singer and the Song are about the ebullience and uplift of song....He writes about the subject with rare exactness and sensitivity because song is language's liftoff, its flight into self-enjoyment, and he cherishes words as much as he loves music"-- The New York Times Book Review . "A minor masterpiece"-- Kirkus Reviews .
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Seller's Description:
Fair. There is handwriting, stickers or numbers inside the front cover Item has stickers or notes attached to cover and/or pages that have not been removed to prevent further damage Corners are bent. Cover/Case has some rubbing and edgewear. Access codes, CD's, slipcovers and other accessories may not be included.
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Used-G. Minor wear. Text is clean. Previous owner's name inside. Slight fraying to corner edges. This book is well-loved and in good condition. Minor wear from use. Help support Orca Books Cooperative--Olympia's only Co-op Bookstore!
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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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Good-Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name-GOOD Standard-sized.