William Howland Kenney
Jazz on the River
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226102672
- author:
- William Howland Kenney
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 242
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 1.8 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Music, Stage & Screen, Music, Styles
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Jazz on the River by William Howland Kenney is a fascinating history of jazz music that took to America's inland waterways. In 1917, steamboats began to travel north from New Orleans, bringing the vibrant sounds of jazz to the rest of the nation. As these boats journeyed along the Mississippi and Ohio rivers, they brought new styles of jazz to cities like Memphis, St Louis, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh. Kenney's book tells the story of the musicians who rode on these boats, including Fate Marable, Warren "Baby" Dodds, and Jess Stacy, and their relationships with legendary figures like Louis Armstrong. The decline of riverboat jazz after World War II is a poignant reminder of the loss of a distinctive musical tradition. Kenney's book offers a unique perspective on this history, exploring how the music continues to evolve and thrive in various forms today.
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