Here is Nat Hentoff's deeply felt exploration of jazz, blues, country, and gospel,and the musicians who bring the music to life. Hentoff has not only loved music all his life, he has lived it by being friends with many of the musicians he writes about in this collection. Hentoff poignantly describes the early days of Roy Eldridge and the last years of Billie Holiday and Bird.
He tells amazing stories of the Count, Duke, and Dizzy. "Full of insightful behind-the-scenes encounters" ( San Francisco Chronicle ), Listen to the Stories covers new recordings and old legends, remarkable lives and unforgettable music.
| ISBN: | 9780306809828 |
| Publication date: | 13th October 2000 |
| Author: | Nat Hentoff |
| Publisher: | Da Capo Press an imprint of Little, Brown |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 240 pages |
| Genres: |
Music |
Here is Nat Hentoff's deeply felt exploration of jazz, blues, country, and gospel,and the musicians who bring the music to life. Hentoff has not only loved music all his life, he has lived it by being friends with many of the musicians he writes about in this collection.
Listen To The Stories features in the following genres: Music
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Listen To The Stories was written by Nat Hentoff and published by Da Capo Press an imprint of Little, Brown
Listen To The Stories has 240 pages