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Scarecrow Press - Jimmy Dorsey: A Study in Contrasts Book

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Explore the life and musical legacy of a Big Band era icon with Jimmy Dorsey: A Study in Contrasts. Published by Scarecrow Press, this bio-discographical text provides a detailed look at the career of Jimmy Dorsey, a prominent figure in the Big Band fraternity during the late thirties, forties, and fifties. This book serves as an essential resource for jazz historians and music enthusiasts. It offers a chronological collection of recordings where Dorsey is believed to have played or been present. By combining these discographical listings with brief biographical notations and contemporary historical information, the text connects his musical talents to his personal life experiences. It is a deep dive into his work as a musician, orchestra leader, and composer, capturing the many contrasts that defined his professional journey.

Key Features

Comprehensive bio-discographical text covering the career of Jimmy Dorsey as a musician, composer, and orchestra leader.

Chronological listings of every recording where Dorsey is believed to have played or been present.

Includes biographical notations that link his musical talents to his personal life experiences.

Provides historical context through contemporary information related to the Big Band era.

Ideal for collectors and researchers interested in the music styles of the late thirties, forties, and fifties.

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Format
hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
23 December 1998
Listed Since
05 January 2007

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