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      Wisconsin Riffs: Jazz Profiles from the Heartland

      $40.00
      Hardcover: $40.00
      580 pages, 114 b&w photos, 6 x 9
      ISBN: 978-0-87020-853-9

      Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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      By Kurt Dietrich

      Although New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago are often considered the epicenters of American jazz, this extensive, upbeat compilation of jazz musician biographies details Wisconsin's rich association the genre since its  the inception of the genre in the early 1900s. Iconic musicians Bunny Berigan, Woody Herman, Les Paul, and Al Jarreau all hailed from Wisconsin, as have many other influential players, composers, and teachers. Wisconsin Riffs features these musicians side-by-side-from the world-renowned to obscure regional artists-to portray a comprehensive history of jazz in Wisconsin.

      By Kurt Dietrich

      Although New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago are often considered the epicenters of American jazz, this extensive, upbeat compilation of jazz musician biographies details Wisconsin's rich association the genre since its  the inception of the genre in the early 1900s. Iconic musicians Bunny Berigan, Woody Herman, Les Paul, and Al Jarreau all hailed from Wisconsin, as have many other influential players, composers, and teachers. Wisconsin Riffs features these musicians side-by-side-from the world-renowned to obscure regional artists-to portray a comprehensive history of jazz in Wisconsin.

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      PublisherWisconsin Historical Society Press
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      Publication Year2018
      Page Count584
      Illustrations
      Format/BindingHardcover
      Trim Size6 x 9 inches

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      Products specifications
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      PublisherWisconsin Historical Society Press
      ISBN Number

      978-0-87020-853-9

      Publication Year2018
      Page Count584
      Illustrations
      Format/BindingHardcover
      Trim Size6 x 9 inches
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