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Jimmie Lunceford and the Harlem Express
The life and times of famed band leader, entrepreneur, and entertainer Jimmie Lunceford
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Jimmie Lunceford and the Harlem Express
The life and times of famed band leader, entrepreneur, and entertainer Jimmie Lunceford
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The Life and Music of Ben Webster
The definitive biography of the great tenor saxophonist Ben Webster
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The Life and Music of Ben Webster
The definitive biography of the great tenor saxophonist Ben Webster
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The Life and Music of Lee Morgan
The story of one of the most individual jazz stylists of his time
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The Life and Music of Lee Morgan
The story of one of the most individual jazz stylists of his time
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His Life in Music
The first biography of one of the most influential but unheralded musicians in jazz history
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The Birth of Detroit Rock 'n' Roll
A narrative history of the birth of rock 'n' roll in Detroit
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The Birth of Detroit Rock 'n' Roll
A narrative history of the birth of rock 'n' roll in Detroit
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His Life and Music
A definitive assessment of the life and work of jazz musician John Coltrane, based on new interviews with his colleagues and never-before-published material
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The Story of Louis Jordan and His Music
The first biography of the father of rhythm and blues
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The Life and Recordings of Coleman Hawkins
The first full-length biography of Coleman Hawkins
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