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Record Nr.

UNINA9910812066703321

Autore

Inaba Mitsutoshi <1964->

Titolo

Willie Dixon : preacher of the blues / / Mitsutoshi Inaba

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Lanham, Md., : Scarecrow Press, 2011

ISBN

1-283-22457-7

9786613224576

0-8108-6994-2

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (503 p.)

Collana

African American cultural theory and heritage

Disciplina

781.643092

Soggetti

Blues (Music) - History and criticism

Blues (Music) - Analysis, appreciation

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

Dixon's youth : the cultural basis for the new interpretation of Dixon's compositions -- Dixon's early musical experiences -- Willie Dixon's early groups -- Willie Dixon and Chess Records -- Willie Dixon's compositions in the first Chess Records period (1953-1956) -- Cobra Records period -- The second Chess Records period.

Sommario/riassunto

This book focuses on one of the greats of blues music, Willie Dixon, detailing his skills as a singer, songwriter, arranger, and producer. This volume also charts the development of his songwriting techniques from his early professional career to his mature period, exploring his philosophy of songwriting and its social, historical, and cultural background.