Rudi Blesh Shining Trumpets A history of Jazz Alfred A Knopf, New York, 1946 First Edition
Title: Shining Trumpets A history of Jazz
Author: Rudi Blesh
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Alfred A Knopf 1946
Edition: First Edition
Size: 6.5 x 9.5 x 1.5 * 365 numbered pages plus additional including index
Synopsis: A History of Jazz by Rudi Blesh is a comprehensive history of jazz written by a prominent jazz historian. The book covers the history of jazz from its early roots in the African-American community to its current popularity. The author's in-depth analysis of the music and the people who created it is a valuable resource for music fans and jazz enthusiasts.
Overall Condition: Very good in faded boards with no jacket; binding is tight and the age toned text is free of writing,etc.; dekled page edges have darkened; see images.
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