Isbn: 9780393033717 - swing, swing, swing: the life and times of benny goodman/book and cd (32 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Before Elvis Presley and rock-'n'-roll, another King ruled the roost of American popular music. His name was Benny Goodman and his domain, the gilded age of Swing. Benny's concerts, records, and radio shows catapulted the hot and controversial sounds of jazz into the hearts and homes of a hungry public. Swing, Swing, Swing at once illustrates Goodman's enormous impact on American music and culture, reflects the rich textures of the times in which he lived, and evokes the very private life of a complicated, difficult man. Raised in a tenement in Chicago's Maxwell Street ghetto, he grew up to become the symbol of glamorous high-society living. Benny's undeniable position as social groundbreaker --his were the nation's first racially integrated bands--was characteristically downplayed by the man himself: he simply wanted the finest musicians he could find. Here are the sounds and stories that define the remarkable life of the world's most demanding and idiosyncratic band leader. The violent clashes between his smiling public persona and his intensely private nature; the infamous Goodman Ray (no musician who played with Benny escaped its wrath); the conflicting stories of Goodman's parsimony and his largess--these stories and many more paint a vibrant portrait of a truly original, undeniably American artist.…

hardcover. Zustand: Fair.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Zustand: Good. 1st. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. 1st. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Before Elvis Presley and rock-'n'-roll, another King ruled the roost of American popular music. His name was Benny Goodman and his domain, the gilded age of Swing. Benny's concerts, records, and radio shows catapulted the hot and controversial sounds of jazz into the hearts and homes of a hungry public. Swing, Swing, Swing at once illustrates Goodman's enormous impact on American music and culture, reflects the rich textures of the times in which he lived, and evokes the very private life of a complicated, difficult man. Raised in a tenement in Chicago's Maxwell Street ghetto, he grew up to become the symbol of glamorous high-society living. Benny's undeniable position as social groundbreaker --his were the nation's first racially integrated bands--was characteristically downplayed by the man himself: he simply wanted the finest musicians he could find. Here are the sounds and stories that define the remarkable life of the world's most demanding and idiosyncratic band leader. The violent clashes between his smiling public persona and his intensely private nature; the infamous Goodman Ray (no musician who played with Benny escaped its wrath); the conflicting stories of Goodman's parsimony and his largess--these stories and many more paint a vibrant portrait of a truly original, undeniably American artist.…

Hardcover. Zustand: 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.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Zustand: 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.

Zustand: Good. 1st. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: new.

hardcover. Zustand: 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.

Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by W W Norton & Co Inc, 1993. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new.

HARD BACK. Zustand: GOOD. JACKET: GOOD DJ. BOOKPLATE ON FEP;BRIGHT COPY; GOOD++CONDITION DATE PUBLISHED: 1993 EDITION: 522PP.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Hardcover. Good binding and cover. Library stamps and markings.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good+. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good+. First Edition. A nice, bright copy. ; B&W halftones; 8vo ; 522 pages.

hardcover. Zustand: Fine. NOTE: Audio CD (only, price reflects) feat Sleep, I Found A New Baby, Memories of You, and five (5) others. Never before released recordings! 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. Orders received before 3PM PT typically ship same day. All profits support the non-profit community. Free upgrade to First Class shipping. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition. First edition stated. Full number line. Book and DJ are solid VG. Clean, price not clipped, no remainder marks.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good.

Hardcover, illus. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. First Edition; First Printing. Book and DJ New. NO notes. No markings of ANY kind. New DJ not price clipped ($29.95); Ships in a box, USA; 522 pages.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First Edition. Hardcover in dust jacket. First printing of first edition. Book is As New, crisp and clean, with tight binding and sharp corners. Unclipped dust jacket is also As New, fresh and bright. A biography of the jazz clarinetist. Illustrated with photos. 8vo. 522 pp. Including index. In protective Mylar. Heavy for international shipping. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. Clean and pristine, with a remainder mark on the bottom of the textblock but no signs of use in the text. The jacket is protected by a mylar Brodart cover. Fast shipping, with tracking number provided. ; 9.2 X 6.3 X 1.6 inches; 522 pages. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Unread.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Near Fine. First edition. 522pp. Illustrated from black and white photographs. Very good ex-library copy with tape remnants, ink marks, and foxing on the page edges in a near fine dust jacket with slight edgewear and a sticker on the spine.