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9780028723976
Black and Blue: The Life and Lyrics of Andy Razaf
by Singer, Barry
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- Condition: Very Good
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- Ships From: Newport, WA
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- Comments: Trade Paperback in Near Fine Condition. 30 illustrations in 16 page section of monotone illustrations, in-text illustrations, list of songs, and discography. Foreword by Bobby Short. Blue and black wraps with gray/black titles clean and unmarked, slight ruffling of lower front corner, else Fine. Internals as new. Born a grandnephew of the Queen of Madagascar, Andy Razaf became one of America's most prolific songwriters. You may know him for "Memories of You", "Honeysuckle Rose", "Ain't Misbehavin", and "Bla
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- ISBN-13: 9780028723976
- ISBN: 002872397X
- Publisher: Music Sales Corporation
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Andy Razaf's life is a story of breathtaking talent, set against Prohibition-era Tin Pan Alley, Broadway, and Harlem after-hours clubs. Razaf worked with Fats Waller, Eubie Blake, and others to create such standards as "Memories of You", "Honeysuckle Rose", "The Joint is Jumpin'", "Ain't Misbehavin'", and "Black and Blue" -- more than 800 songs in all. Exploited at a time when nonwhite artists had little leverage within the industry, he nevertheless wrote brilliant musicals like Keep Shufflin' and Connie's Hot Chocolates. Black and Blue is a sensitive account of Andy Razaf's immense artistry.-- "An important, atmospheric biography". -- New York Times Book Review"Fills in a huge gap in American musical history". -- Leonard Feather, Los Angeles Times-- "Masterful... a glorious testament to the talent of Andy Razaf". -- BillboardSinger, Barry is the author of 'Black and Blue: The Life and Lyrics of Andy Razaf' with ISBN 9780028723976 and ISBN 002872397X.
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