Red Head: A Chronological Survey of 'Red' Nichols and His Five Pennies

by Stephen M. Stroff

Overview

'Red' Nichols, although celebrated in his own day, has long been a neglected figure in jazz history. Stephen Stroff has written a full analysis of Nichols' work, focusing on the jazz-oriented recordings made between 1925 and 1932. Discussions and listings cover jazz recordings made with other bands and jazz and popular recordings made under Nichols's name. Also included is a bibliography, selected discography, and index.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780810830615
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	04/16/1996
Series:	Studies in Jazz , #21
Pages:	220
Product dimensions:	5.88(w) x 8.74(h) x 0.68(d)

About the Author

Stephen M. Stroff is a pianist and freelance writer on jazz and classical music whose work has appeared in Ovation, Opus, Cincinnati Magazine, and Opera News.

Editorial Reviews

Personal details, a biography and a discography plus interesting history make this a fascinating book.

Big Bands International

Stephen Stroff has an enthusiasm and down-to-earth frankness that are most engaging.

The Jazz Rag

...as a result of this book, I'm now giving Red Nichols a strong second look (and listen). Overall, the book is fascinating!

Jazz Educators Journal

...the factual and anecdotal information included makes the book quite worthwhile for those interested in Red Nichols and the musicians he was associated with.

The Mississippi Rag