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Hardback. Theatre lovers know that Irving Berlin wrote the score for "Annie Get Your Gun", and that Frank Loesser penned the musical numbers for "Guys and Dolls". But who wrote the librettos for these Broadway classics? This text presents a different perspective for looking at the American musical theatre. Num Pages: 288 pages, bibliography, index, footnotes. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AVGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 148 x 20. Weight in Grams: 458.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810844407
ISBN
9780810844407
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 107.41

Hardback. Continuing the rich tradition, this latest Annual is particularly impressive. The articles in this volume present important technical analyses of four major figures: Booker Little, Charlie Christian, Herbie Hancock, and Miles Davis. Editor(s): Berger, Edward; Cayer, David; Martin, Henry; Morgenstern, Dan. Series: Annual Review of Jazz Studies. Num Pages: 312 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 146 x 23. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810845350
ISBN
9780810845350
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 141.97

Hardback. The author sheds some much-needed light on one of the most interesting anomalies in American musical history_Septimus Winner a.k.a. Alice Hawthorne. Num Pages: 328 pages, 28 b&w photographs, footnotes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; AVGC5; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 141 x 23. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810845404
ISBN
9780810845404
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 133.62

hardcover. This is the first of a two-volume set which covers the life and music of this legendary jazz leader. Covering the early years from 1890 to 1930, the text tells of the life of one of the major influencers of jazz music while also providing a glimpse of what life was like during the roaring 20s. Series: Studies in Jazz. Num Pages: 840 pages, 44 b&w photographs, bibliography, index, chronology, discography. BIC Classification: AVGJ; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 261 x 188 x 53. Weight in Grams: 1660.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
840
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780810845794
ISBN
9780810845794
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 123.51

Hardback. This reference covers 1960s and 1970s bootleg recordings. Within its pages lies a history of rock at its best, as performed on stage or in the studio. Each entry is catalogued by title, date, featured tracks and contains a quality rating and comments on the nature and origin of the recording. Num Pages: 768 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJPK; 3JJPL; AVGC6; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 290 x 219 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1941.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
768
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810845824
ISBN
9780810845824
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 212.43

Paperback. Afro-Cuban music evolved into one of the great musical traditions of the 20th century. This volume provides a comprehensive history of mainstream Cuban music, examining the music of all its eras from the perspective of two seminal trumpet players: Felix Chappottin and Alfredo Chocolate Armenteros. Num Pages: 304 pages, musical examples, bibliography, index, footnotes. BIC Classification: 1KJC; AVGE; AVH; AVRN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 133 x 19. Weight in Grams: 417.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810846807
ISBN
9780810846807
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 88.61

Hardback. This reference provides descriptions, addresses, web sites and contact information for 327 hymnal collections held by libraries, individuals, museums, historical societies, denominational archives and other organizations. Series: Studies in Liturgical Musicology. Num Pages: 224 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: AVGD; GBCT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 143 x 19. Weight in Grams: 458.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810847064
ISBN
9780810847064
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 116.12

Paperback. Culled from the original sheet music publications and presented unedited, this volume explores twenty-two of Winner's best loved songs including 'Ten Little Injuns,' 'Whispering Hope,' 'Listen to the Mocking Bird,' 'The Deitscher's Dog', and 'Give Us Back Our Old Commander.' Num Pages: 144 pages, musical examples, bibliography, index, footnotes. BIC Classification: AVGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 216 x 10. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810847491
ISBN
9780810847491
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 89.68

Hardback. This text proposes a way of thinking about music that is faithful to the experience of playing or listening during a real performance. It refers to the rhythm of a piece, the way it shapes the succession of events, and the choice of details that can affect the way time appears to flow. Num Pages: 240 pages, 165 musical examples, footnotes, index. BIC Classification: AVA; AVGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 162 x 24. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810847514
ISBN
9780810847514
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.45

Hardback. Lutoslawski on Music is the first collection of writings by the Polish twentieth-century composer Witold Lutoslawski. It includes texts about his own compositions and techniques as well as writings on various aspects of twentieth-century musical culture. Editor(s): Skowron, Zbigniew. Num Pages: 372 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC6. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 164 x 35. Weight in Grams: 688.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
372
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810848047
ISBN
9780810848047
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 173.06

paperback. Series: Ken Vail's Jazz Itineraries. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: AVGC4; AVGJ; BGF; G; YNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 215 x 6. Weight in Grams: 295.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810848801
ISBN
9780810848801
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 73.65

Paperback. No. 2 in the series, co-authored by Ron Fritts, Ella Fitzgerald: The Chick Webb Years & Beyond 1935-1948, chronicles Ella's life from her discovery and development by Chick Webb, the shock of Webb's early death, her years as a bandleader, her success as a solo singer, marriage to Ray Brown, and her first tour of England. Series: Ken Vail's Jazz Itineraries. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: AVGJ; BGF; G; YNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 215 x 6. Weight in Grams: 295.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810848818
ISBN
9780810848818
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.97

Hardback. This quarterly reprints 27 representative articles published in the JEMF Quarterly over the years, until it ceased publication in 1985. Editor(s): Porterfield, Nolan. Series: American Folk Music and Musicians Series. Num Pages: 360 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGH; AVGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 149 x 28. Weight in Grams: 612.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810848931
ISBN
9780810848931
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 103.92

hardcover. These memoirs of the Russian-born German composer Georg von Alberecht are an important document in the history of 20th century music, particularly for the light they shed on the development of tonal systems and compositional methods. Editor(s): Antokoletz, Elliott. Translator(s): Albrecht, Michael von; Schwartz, Francis R. Num Pages: 166 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC6; AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 151 x 16. Weight in Grams: 396.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
166
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810849693
ISBN
9780810849693
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.05

paperback. Fifties Jazz Talkis a collection of interviews with musicians who first came to prominence during the 1950's. Series: Studies in Jazz. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations , ports. BIC Classification: AVGJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 146 x 10. Weight in Grams: 430.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810849976
ISBN
9780810849976
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 97.46

Paperback. Num Pages: 216 pages, Illustrations, music, ports. BIC Classification: AVG; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 229 x 13. Weight in Grams: 349.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810849990
ISBN
9780810849990
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 96.91

Paperback. Offers a fresh view of a part of the twentieth century known by popular music enthusiasts as the "Age of Swing". Series: Studies in Jazz. Num Pages: 152 pages, 1 port. BIC Classification: AVGJ; AVRN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 146 x 9. Weight in Grams: 213.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
152
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810850019
ISBN
9780810850019
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 77.53

Hardback. Editor(s): Berger, Edward; Cayer, David; Martin, Henry; Morgenstern, Dan; Bassett, George. Series: Annual Review of Jazz Studies. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: AVGJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 223 x 165 x 21. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810850057
ISBN
9780810850057
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 142.40

Paperback. This biography reveals the lost history of the life of the first Black female international superstar. Mills was lionized by the crowned heads in Europe and opened doors for generations of Black female stars from Lena Horn to Diana Ross. Series: Studies in Jazz. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 175 x 24. Weight in Grams: 590.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810850071
ISBN
9780810850071
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 75.55

Paperback. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APF; AVGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 254 x 18. Weight in Grams: 367.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810850187
ISBN
9780810850187
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 100.30

Hardback. Num Pages: 136 pages, Illustrations, ports., music. BIC Classification: 1HBT; AVGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 146 x 17. Weight in Grams: 349.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
136
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810851382
ISBN
9780810851382
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.10

Paperback. Num Pages: 360 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 177 x 22. Weight in Grams: 749.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810852877
ISBN
9780810852877
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 87.41

Paperback. This is a study of the way in which popular words and music relate to American life. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: AVGC; AVGP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 142 x 19. Weight in Grams: 426.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810852952
ISBN
9780810852952
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 90.86

Paperback. The book discusses the musical considerations, vocal production, and kinesthetic feedback inherent to performing persuasively in a variety of styles and idioms, with observations of professional vocalists, instrumentalists, and voice teachers who have successfully crossed over into contrasting idioms. Num Pages: 120 pages. BIC Classification: AVG; AVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 214 x 180 x 9. Weight in Grams: 158.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
120
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810853515
ISBN
9780810853515
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.48

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