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UNINA9910814251703321 |
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Autore |
Beal Amy C |
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Titolo |
Carla Bley / / Amy C. Beal |
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Urbana, : University of Illinois Press, c2011 |
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ISBN |
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1-283-58292-9 |
9786613895370 |
0-252-09339-9 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (129 p.) |
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Collana |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Composers - United States |
Jazz musicians - United States |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- CONTENTS -- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS -- Introduction: "Like a Mockingbird -- 1. Walking Woman: Oakland, New York, Los Angeles, New York -- 2. Sing Me Softly of the Blues: Early Short Pieces and Songs without Words -- 3. Social Studies: The Jazz Composers Guild and the Jazz Composers Orchestra -- 4. "Mad at Jazz": A Genuine Tong Funderal -- 5. Escalator over the Hill: Jazz Opera as Fusion -- 6. Copyright Royalties: New Music Distribution Service -- 7. Big Band Theory: The Carla Bley Band and Other Projects -- 8. The Lone Arranger: History and Hilarity -- 9. End of Vienna: Fancy Chamber Music -- 10. Dreams So Real: "Jazz Is Really Where My Heart Now Lies -- NOTES -- SUGGESTED LISTENING -- SOURCES -- INDEX. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This is a comprehensive treatment of the remarkable music and influence of Carla Bley, a highly innovative American jazz composer, pianist, organist, band leader, and activist. |
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