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Alexis Smith: IMG In the Kitchen with a Deadline

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When I have a writing deadline approaching, you'll probably find me in the kitchen. It's horrible, I know, but when I work with a deadline, I tend... Continue »
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Space is the Place: The Lives and Times of Sun Ra

by John F. Szwed

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Synopsis:

"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) and as ""the missing link between Duke"
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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
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.
Subject:
Biography-Composers and Musicians
Edition Number:
1
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Publication Date:
19980831
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
496
Dimensions:
9.02x6.12x1.10 in. 1.53 lbs.
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"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) and as ""the missing link between Duke"
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