Jazz Life of Dr. Billy Taylor

Name: Jazz Life of Dr. Billy Taylor
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ISBN: 9780253009098

ISBN-10: 025300909X

ISBN-13: 9780253009098

Edition: 2nd 2013

Authors: Teresa L. Reed, Billy Taylor

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Legendary jazz ambassador Dr. Bill Taylor's autobiography spans more than six decades, from the heyday of jazz on 52nd Street in 1940s New York City to CBS Sunday Morning. Taylor fought not only for the recognition of jazz music as "America's classical music" but also for the recognition of black musicians as key contributors to the American music repertoire. Peppered with anecdotes recalling encounters with other jazz legends such as Jelly Roll Morton, Duke Ellington, Art Tatum, Count Basie, Billie Holiday, and many others, The Jazz Life of Dr. Billy Taylor is not only the life story of a jazz musician and spokesman but also a commentary on racism and jazz as a social force.

Book details

List price: $16.99
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Publication date: 4/18/2013
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 256
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.100
Language: English



Introduction


Chronology of the Life of William Edward Taylor Jr.



Beginnings: 1921-1938



College Years: 1938-1942



Making Waves: 1943-1946



The Subject Is Jazz: 1946-1958



From "Tobacco Tags" to the Urban Airwaves: 1959-1968



How It Feels to Be Free: 1969-1990



Reflections


Discography


Selected Publications Authored by Dr. Billy Taylor


Index