| Stomping the Blues Contributor(s): Murray, Albert (Author), Devlin, Paul (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 1517903920 ISBN-13: 9781517903923 Publisher: University of Minnesota Press OUR PRICE: $16.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Music | Genres & Styles - Blues - Music | History & Criticism - General - Music | Genres & Styles - Jazz |
| Dewey: 781.643 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.5" W x 9.6" (1.28 lbs) 272 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this classic work of American music writing, renowned critic Albert Murray argues beautifully and authoritatively that "the blues as such are synonymous with low spirits. Not only is its express purpose to make people feel good, which is to say in high spirits, but in the process of doing so it is actually expected to generate a disposition that is both elegantly playful and heroic in its nonchalance." In Stomping the Blues Murray explores its history, influences, development, and meaning as only he can. More than two hundred vintage photographs capture the ambiance Murray evokes in lyrical prose. Only the sounds are missing from this lyrical, sensual tribute to the blues. |