Dangerous rhythms : jazz and the underworld
(Book)
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Published
New York : William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2022].
ISBN
9780063031418, 0063031418, 9780063031425, 0063031426
Physical Desc
437 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Status
Curry Public Library - Adult/General - Nonfiction
781.65 ENG
1 available
781.65 ENG
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Published
New York : William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2022].
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
9780063031418, 0063031418, 9780063031425, 0063031426
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 409-420) and index.
Description
"From T.J. English, the New York Times bestselling author of Havana Nocturne, comes the epic, scintillating narrative of the interconnected worlds of jazz and organized crime in 20th century America"--,Provided by publisher.
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"Dangerous Rhythms tells the symbiotic story of jazz and the underworld: a relationship fostered in some of 20th century America's most notorious vice districts. For the first half of the century mobsters and musicians enjoyed a mutually beneficial partnership. By offering artists like Louis Armstrong, Earl “Fatha” Hines, Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Lena Horne, and Ella Fitzgerald a stage, the mob, including major players Al Capone, Meyer Lansky, and Charlie “Lucky” Luciano, provided opportunities that would not otherwise have existed. Even so, at the heart of this relationship was a festering racial inequity. The musicians were mostly African American, and the clubs and means of production were owned by white men. It was a glorified plantation system that, over time, would find itself out of tune with an emerging Civil Rights movement. Some artists, including Louis Armstrong, believed they were safer and more likely to be paid fairly if they worked in “protected” joints. Others believed that playing in venues outside mob rule would make it easier to have control over their careers." -- Amazon.com.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
English, T. J. (2022). Dangerous rhythms: jazz and the underworld . William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)English, T. J., 1957-. 2022. Dangerous Rhythms: Jazz and the Underworld. William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)English, T. J., 1957-. Dangerous Rhythms: Jazz and the Underworld William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2022.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)English, T. J. Dangerous Rhythms: Jazz and the Underworld William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2022.
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