[78-L] Book review request

[Mark L. Bardenwerper, Sr.]

Malcolm Rockwell wrote:
> Took me a minute to find it but there's a companion 2 CD set, too. Also 
> called "Lost Chords" there is lots of great music as mentioned in the book.
> It's on Retrieval RTR 79018 and there are 49 tracks. Wow!
> Mal
>
> *******
>
> Taylor Bowie wrote:
>   
>> Wonderful book,  I thought.  Takes a look at many of the pioneer white jazz 
>> players,  including many lesser-known,  and shows how they contributed to 
>> the evolution of the music,  and didn't just copy what earlier black players 
>> had accomplished.
>>
>> There is a well-known local jazz "authority" who refused to read the book on 
>> the grounds that it was "racist"...an absurd and ignorant claim.   The book 
>> is well-written,  informative,  and is as exciting as a good novel.
>>
>> I bought it new for $35 or so.  I think it's in paperback and you can always 
>> find used copies on line at  www.alibris.com  or also www.abebooks.com . 
>> You can easily search those sites by title and author (Sudhalter).
>>
>>
>> Taylor B
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>>     
>>> Has anyone read
>>> Lost Chords: White Musicians and their Contribution to Jazz, 1915-1945
>>>
>>> Opinions?
>>> Material covered? Expensive book. How so?
>>>
>>> -- 
>>> Mark L. Bardenwerper, Sr. #:?)
>>>     
>>>       
Did anyone read this?
I guess I am expecting racial comments all over the map. I am looking 
for historical content, and it sure looks as if this book has it. I 
actually think the race stuff could be overlooked, as the author appears 
not to be making any intentional assertions as to origin or birthright, 
but to bring to light a fresh aspect of the the music. I fear reverse 
racism as much as the original.

Right now I am awaiting the book, "Radio Music Live: 1920-1950, A 
Pictorial Gamut".
Should be good.  Lost chords is now on my future reading list.
I wish I was a faster reader!

-- 
Mark L. Bardenwerper, Sr. #:?)
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