Artie Shaw: His Life and Music
Artie Shaw led one of America's most accomplished big bands during the 1930s and 1940s, and has sold over 100 million records. An enigmatic figure, Shaw frequently tired of the music business, often forsaking it for extended periods. This study offers a narrative account and analytical assessment of the achievements and concerns of this hugely important musician.

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Artie Shaw: His Life and Music
Artie Shaw led one of America's most accomplished big bands during the 1930s and 1940s, and has sold over 100 million records. An enigmatic figure, Shaw frequently tired of the music business, often forsaking it for extended periods. This study offers a narrative account and analytical assessment of the achievements and concerns of this hugely important musician.

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Artie Shaw: His Life and Music

Artie Shaw: His Life and Music

by John White
Artie Shaw: His Life and Music

Artie Shaw: His Life and Music

by John White

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Artie Shaw led one of America's most accomplished big bands during the 1930s and 1940s, and has sold over 100 million records. An enigmatic figure, Shaw frequently tired of the music business, often forsaking it for extended periods. This study offers a narrative account and analytical assessment of the achievements and concerns of this hugely important musician.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780826469151
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date: 02/12/2004
Series: Bayou Jazz Lives Series
Edition description: Revised
Pages: 224
Product dimensions: 5.06(w) x 7.81(h) x 0.47(d)

About the Author

John White is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy of Education in the Department of Educational Foundations and Policy Studies at IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society, University College London, UK.
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