Goin' to Kansas City
Bennie, Basie, and Bird—the history and heyday of one of jazz's great stomping grounds
Paper – $38
978-0-252-06438-8
Publication Date
Paperback: 07/01/1994
Series: Music in American Life
About the Book
The great bands of the Kansas City era drew on many styles to create a distinctive music that was among the finest expressions of swing and laid the groundwork for modern jazz. Nathan W. Pearson Jr. mixes interviews with narrative history to provide an intimate view of the development of the Kansas City jazz scene from the mid-1920s through the 1930s.About the Author
Nathan W. Pearson Jr. was executive vice president and chief financial officer of Broadcasting Partners, Inc.Reviews
"A big juicy wedge of jazz history. Lots of wonderful stories."--Los Angeles Daily News"A wealth of stories, a good measure of entertainment and a valuable stab at history--not to mention some great pictures."--Kansas City Star
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