Florence Mills

Harlem Jazz Queen

AvBill Egan

Häftad, Engelska, 2004

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Beskrivning

This biography reveals the lost history of the life of Florence Mills, who was very famous during the 1920s, and traces her story from childhood to her untimely death at age 31. Mills who was probably the first black female international superstar, was lionized by crowned heads in Europe and described by English show business impresario C.B. Cochran as "one of the greatest artists that ever walked on to a stage." Although her career and shows changed the nature of black entertainment, and thereby the wider American popular culture, she was largely forgotten in later years.An additional theme of the book is the important but little-known associations Florence Mills had in the early world of jazz and ragtime, and her innovative influence on important aspects of jazz singing. It explores the connections between her and Duke Ellington, who dedicated his outstanding composition "Black Beauty" to her. Will be of interest to librarians, jazz fans, especially those interested in Duke Ellington, and anyone interested in the history of musical theater.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2004-10-04
Mått:175 x 228 x 24 mm
Vikt:594 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Studies in Jazz
Antal sidor:224
Förlag:Scarecrow Press
ISBN:9780810850071
Utmärkelser:Honorable Mention, Kurt Weill Prize 2005

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Populärmusik inom Kultur

Mer om författaren

Bill Egan is an Irish-born citizen of Australia and has pursued a lifelong interest in jazz and African American culture.

Recensioner i media

The book is methodically researched and carefully documented, using primary source material that has only recently become available; the latter includes numerous interviews with Mills and her husband. A fine addition to the "Studies in Jazz" series, this well-written biography provides rich insights into an important figure in American music. Recommended.

Innehållsförteckning

Chapter 1 DedicationChapter 2 AcknowledgmentsChapter 3 Editor's ForewordChapter 4 PrefaceChapter 5 IntroductionChapter 6 AbbreviationsChapter 7 1. Young FlorenceChapter 8 2. Out in the WorldChapter 9 3. The Rocky Road to FameChapter 10 4. Shufflin' to the TopChapter 11 5. Transatlatic StarChapter 12 6. Dixie DreamsChapter 13 7. The Great White WayChapter 14 8. A Blackbird Takes WingChapter 15 9. Looking for a Bluebird in EuropeChapter 16 10. Black Birds of 1927Chapter 17 11. Swing Low, Sweet ChariotChapter 18 12. Bye Bye BlackbirdChapter 19 13. Florence Mills: A ReappraisalChapter 20 Appendix 1: Black BeautyChapter 21 Appendix 2: Other Commemorative ItemsChapter 22 BibliographyChapter 23 IndexChapter 24 About the Author