Wald, Elijah
Jelly Roll Blues: Censored Songs and Hidden Histories
- ISBN 13:
- 9780306831409
- author:
- Wald, Elijah
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Da Capo Press Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 23 x 15.2 x 3.4 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Biography, Composers & Musicians, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Jelly Roll Blues: Censored Songs and Hidden Histories by Elijah Wald Explore the hidden worlds and forbidden songs of early blues and jazz through the eyes of legendary pianist Jelly Roll Morton. Wald delves into the censored world of early blues and jazz, guided by Morton's own experiences and recordings. This book uncovers previously unpublished lyrics and stories, shedding new light on the dawn of American popular music. Discover the private, after-hours music of the Black "sporting world" and gain insight into familiar figures like Buddy Bolden and Louis Armstrong. Meet Ready Money, a forgotten character who owned one of the largest Black hotels on the West Coast. Wald's quest to uncover hidden histories reveals a surprising picture of the early days of jazz and blues. With full access to Morton's recordings and stories, Wald paints a vivid portrait of a bygone era, where music was both a source of joy and a means of survival.
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