Here is Nat Hentoff's deeply felt exploration of jazz, blues, country, and gospel,and the musicians who bring the music to life. Hentoff has not only loved music all his life, he has lived it by being friends with many of the musicians he writes about in this collection. Hentoff poignantly describes the early days of Roy Eldridge and the last years of Billie Holiday and Bird. He tells amazing stories of the Count, Duke, and Dizzy. "Full of insightful behind-the-scenes encounters" ( San Francisco Chronicle ), Listen to the Stories covers new recordings and old legends, remarkable lives and unforgettable music.
- ISBN10 0306809826
- ISBN13 9780306809828
- Publish Date 13 October 2000 (first published 1 April 1995)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Publisher INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES US
- Imprint Da Capo Press Inc
- Format Paperback (UK Trade)
- Pages 240
- Language English