James P. Johnson (Studies in Jazz, #4)
by Scott Brown and Robert Hilbert
Known to serious students of jazz as the "Father of Stride Piano," James P. Johnson has only recently begun to receive the acclaim he merits. Born in New Brunswick, NJ and reared in the cultural hotbed of Harlem, Johnson spanned the ragtime era, through the roaring twenties (to which he contributed its theme song the Charleston) and into the swing era. Part I is a chronological biography, with listings of his musical revues, extended compositions, film work, and all other song and instrumenta...
The Gramophone Classical Music Guide 2009 (Gramophone Classical Music Guide)
The indispensable consumers' guide to the music of Eminem. An album by album, track by track examination of every song released by Eminem, from Infinite in 1996 to Encore in 2005. Includes sections on compliations, live recordings and film by rap's greatest star. Features include: An album by album, track by track analysis. Information on when and where the music was recorded A track index for easy reference Details of re-issues and the state of the current Radiohead catalogue 16 pages of pictu...
After more than a decade in the game, Eminem endures as one of the most popular celebrities. The world's most successful rapper continues to break records in the modern era, recently reinventing himself after a drug overdose to hold his own against viral sensations like Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber. Controversy is one quality that Marshall Mathers III has never failed to deliver in spades. From his fledgling rhymes with New Jacks and D-12 through to Billboard chart-busting epics like 'My Name I...
Guided By Voices-The Never Ending Discography 1986-2013
by Keach Thompson
This is the ultimate collector's guide to vintage records covering more than 7,500 artists from all music genres, including big band, blues, jazz, country/western and rock, 1900 to 1965. This comprehensive identification and value guide features more than 30,000 record values, including listings for 78s, 45s and LPs. This guide is very easy to use with discographies categorised by label, catalogue number and value. Features completely updated and expanded text with more than 7,500 recording arti...
Quintessentially British, Genesis spearheaded progressive rock in the 1970s, evolving into a chart-topping success through the end of the millennium. Influencing rock groups such as Radiohead, Phish, Rush, Marillion and Elbow, the experimental format of Genesis' songs inspired new avenues for music to explore. From the 23-minute masterpiece "Supper's Ready," via the sublime beauty of "Ripples" and the bold experimentation of "Mama", to hits such as "Invisible Touch" and "I Can't Dance," their ma...
This is an entertaining and informative new guidebook to the creation of the musical show, filled with anecdotes, practical advice, and sparkling commentary from the biggest Broadway insiders.
Jimi Hendrix - From the Benjamin Franklin Studios
by Gary Geldeart and Steve Rodham
Beka Records (CLPGS Reference, #11)
by Frank Andrews and Bill Dean-Myatt
