Valerie Wilmer
Jazz People
- ISBN 13:
- 9780306804342
- author:
- Valerie Wilmer
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Da Capo Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1991
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 20.4 x 12.7 x 1.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Music, General, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Valerie Wilmer's Jazz People is a deeply moving portrait of the jazz musicians who shaped the genre in the 1950s and 60s. Through extensive interviews with fourteen jazz legends, including Art Farmer, Cecil Taylor, and Thelonious Monk, Wilmer captures the essential qualities of each artist. Wilmer's book features photographs alongside her insightful words, providing a unique glimpse into the lives of these musicians. The result is a powerful exploration of the often-troubling experiences that defined their careers. This book is a significant work on jazz history and criticism, offering a fascinating insight into the world of 1950s and 60s jazz.
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