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Songs of the unsung : the musical and social journey of Horace Tapscott / by Horace Tapscott ; edited by Steven Isoardi.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Tapscott, Horace.
- Series:
- e-Duke books scholarly collection.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Tapscott, Horace.
- Pianists--United States--Biography.
- Pianists.
- Jazz musicians--United States--Biography.
- Jazz musicians.
- African American musicians--Biography.
- African American musicians.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (271 p.)
- Other Title:
- Musical and social journey of Horace Tapscott
- Place of Publication:
- Durham : Duke University Press, 2001.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- The autobiography of the jazz pianist and pioneer of the Black Arts movement in Los Angeles.
- Contents:
- Preface
- 1 Early Years in Houston
- 2 California
- 3 Setting the Pace
- 4 Central Avenue
- 5 Military Service
- 6 On the Road with Lionel Hampton
- 7 To Preserve and Develop Black Culture
- 8 The Fire This Time
- 9 In the Middle of It
- 10 Stayin' Alive
- 11 The Union of God's Musicians and Artists Ascension
- 12 Settling into the Community
- 13 Movements to the Present
- 14 Reflections and Directions
- Postscript: From the Funeral Service
- Appendix: A Partial List of UGMAA Artists, 1961-1998
- Discography 1: Horace Tapscott
- Discography 2: Music from the Ark
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes discographies and index.
- ISBN:
- 9786612920028
- 9781282920026
- 1282920022
- 9780822383185
- 0822383187
- OCLC:
- 213455213
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