| Description |
xiii, 403 p., [20] p. of plates : ill. |
| Note |
Rev. ed. of: A left hand like God, [1989]. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
The beginnings. Boogie-woogie : early appearances and names by which it was known ; Industries and centers supporting boogie-woogie in the south ; Boogie-woogie eras, musical influences, and significant early pianists -- The urban sound of boogie-woogie. Chicago ; The depression years ; St. Louis and Detroit -- The Carnegie period. The spirituals to swing concerts ; Cafe society days ; The post-cafe society period ; On the crest of the wave ; The parting of the ways : rhythm and blues and big-band boogie -- The final curtain. The end of an era ; Many shades of blue ; The contemporary picture -- Recording boogie-woogie and appendixes ; The national and independent record companies. |
| Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries. |
| Subject |
Piano music (Boogie woogie) -- History and criticism.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Silvester, Peter J.
Left hand like God.
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ProQuest (Firm)
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| ISBN |
9780810869240 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
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0810869241 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
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9780810869332 (electronic bk.) |
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0810869330 (electronic bk.) |
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