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Space is the Place: The Lives and Times of Sun Ra

by John F. Szwed

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Publisher Comments:

Sun Ra, a.k.a. Herman Poole "Sonny" Blount (1914-1993), has been hailed as "one of the great big-band leaders, pianists, and surrealists of jazz" ("New York Times"). This biography of Sun Ra is "as trippy and entertaining as the great jazz genius himself" ("Details"). 20 photos.
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About the Author

John F. Szwed is Musser Professor of Anthropology, African-American Studies, Music, and American Studies at Yale University. He has written about music for TheVillage Voice, Vibe,the Boston Phoenix, and other publications. He lives in Connecticut.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780306808555
Subtitle:
The Lives and Times of Sun Ra
Author:
Szwed, John F.
Publisher:
Da Capo Press
Location:
New York :
Subject:
People of Color
Subject:
Biography
Subject:
Jazz
Subject:
Composers & Musicians - Jazz
Subject:
Jazz musicians
Subject:
Composers & Musicians
Subject:
Sun Ra
Subject:
Genres & Styles - Jazz
Subject:
cultural heritage
Subject:
General Music
Subject:
Jazz musicians -- United States -- Biography.
Edition Number:
1
Edition Description:
1st Da Capo Press ed., Discography: p. 427-448.
Publication Date:
August 1998
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
496
Dimensions:
9.02x6.12x1.10 in. 1.53 lbs.
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