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Wisconsin Riffs: Jazz Profiles from the Heartland

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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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978-0-87020-853-9

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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