Strike up the Band : New York City in the Roaring Twenties / Helen Crisp and Jules Stewart.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Crisp, Helen, author.

Stewart, Jules, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nineteen twenties.

New York (N.Y.)--History--1898-1951.

New York (N.Y.).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (294 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London, England : Reaktion Books Ltd, [2024]

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Summary:

Strike Up the Band by Helen Crisp and Jules Stewart explores New York City during the Roaring Twenties, a transformative era marked by architectural innovation, cultural dynamism, and societal shifts. The book delves into the burgeoning creativity of the city, highlighting iconic skyscrapers like the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings, which epitomized the Art Deco design and the city’s evolving skyline. It captures the cultural vibrancy through the lens of jazz music, Broadway musicals, and the Harlem Renaissance, spotlighting figures like Duke Ellington and Langston Hughes. The authors provide insights into the social and artistic landscape, including the impact of the Harlem Renaissance and American musical theater. The intended audience likely includes those interested in urban history, architecture, and cultural studies. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Foreword by Gregory J. Peterson

1: Down Hearted Blues

2: Ain't (Much) Misbehavin'

3: Broadway Melody

4: Crazy Rhythm

5: Oh! Lady Be Good

6: The Sidewalks of New York

7: I Got Plenty of Nothing

8: Make Believe

9: Ain't We Got Fun

References

Select Bibliography

Acknowledgements

Photo Acknowledgements

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Other Format:

Print version: Crisp, Helen Strike up the Band

ISBN:

9781789149012

OCLC:

1451413482