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The Jazz of the Southwest: An Oral History of Western Swing
Jean A. Boyd
The Jazz of the Southwest: An Oral History of Western Swing
Jean A. Boyd
From Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys to Asleep at the Wheel, western swing performers have played swing jazz on traditional country instruments, with all of the required elements of jazz. This book explores the origins and development of western swing as a vibrant current in the mainstream of jazz.
293 pages, 24 b&w illus.
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | May 1, 1998 |
ISBN13 | 9780292708600 |
Publishers | University of Texas Press |
Pages | 293 |
Dimensions | 229 × 154 × 21 mm · 448 g |
Language | English |