Author: Larry F. Kiner
Publisher: Metuchen, N.J. : Scarecrow Press
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 840
Book Description
A comprehensive study of legendary stage, film, record, and radio entertainer Jolson's (1886-1950) career and touring data. The volume provides extensive data on each of the performances, including dates, location, and accompaniment. The identities of the musicians and their respective instruments have also been included, along with all other performers involved (e.g. chorus members). All known recordings are listed by label name, catalog numbers, size, speed, and format. Additionally, the disposition of unissued "takes" and record company comments are included. With loads of great illustrations. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Al Jolson
Author: Larry F. Kiner
Publisher: Metuchen, N.J. : Scarecrow Press
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 840
Book Description
A comprehensive study of legendary stage, film, record, and radio entertainer Jolson's (1886-1950) career and touring data. The volume provides extensive data on each of the performances, including dates, location, and accompaniment. The identities of the musicians and their respective instruments have also been included, along with all other performers involved (e.g. chorus members). All known recordings are listed by label name, catalog numbers, size, speed, and format. Additionally, the disposition of unissued "takes" and record company comments are included. With loads of great illustrations. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Publisher: Metuchen, N.J. : Scarecrow Press
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 840
Book Description
A comprehensive study of legendary stage, film, record, and radio entertainer Jolson's (1886-1950) career and touring data. The volume provides extensive data on each of the performances, including dates, location, and accompaniment. The identities of the musicians and their respective instruments have also been included, along with all other performers involved (e.g. chorus members). All known recordings are listed by label name, catalog numbers, size, speed, and format. Additionally, the disposition of unissued "takes" and record company comments are included. With loads of great illustrations. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Al Jolson
Author: James Fisher
Publisher: Greenwood
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Provides a sketch of the life and a comprehensive record of the career of "The World's Greatest Entertainer" (c.1886-1950). Following a 37- page biography and an 8-page chronology, are chapters devoted to Jolson's stage, film, recording, and broadcast career. Each of these chapters contains annotated entries for Jolson's performances. A bibliography includes entries for books, periodicals, and newspaper articles. Appendices list stage shows based on Jolson's life, along with newsreels, cartoons, awards, and endorsements related to his career. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.
Publisher: Greenwood
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Provides a sketch of the life and a comprehensive record of the career of "The World's Greatest Entertainer" (c.1886-1950). Following a 37- page biography and an 8-page chronology, are chapters devoted to Jolson's stage, film, recording, and broadcast career. Each of these chapters contains annotated entries for Jolson's performances. A bibliography includes entries for books, periodicals, and newspaper articles. Appendices list stage shows based on Jolson's life, along with newsreels, cartoons, awards, and endorsements related to his career. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.
Al Jolson Discography
Author: Larry F. Kiner
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
The Complete Entertainment Discography, from the Mid-1890s to 1942
Author: Brian Rust
Publisher: New Rochelle, N.Y. : Arlington House
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 698
Book Description
"The first book to trace the recording careers of the great entertainers: singers, comics, actors and actresses, vocal groups, show-business personalities."--Book jacket.
Publisher: New Rochelle, N.Y. : Arlington House
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 698
Book Description
"The first book to trace the recording careers of the great entertainers: singers, comics, actors and actresses, vocal groups, show-business personalities."--Book jacket.
The Complete Misfits Discography
Author: Robert Michael "Bobb" Cotter
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476675619
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
A pioneering "horror-punk" band, the Misfits are legends in their own time. This discography tells the story of the band in all of its incarnations through all of their recorded output--both official and unauthorized releases. Discographies are provided for both present and former members' solo projects and bands, along with a wealth of rare record sleeves, photos and vintage posters documenting the evolution of the band and the brand.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476675619
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
A pioneering "horror-punk" band, the Misfits are legends in their own time. This discography tells the story of the band in all of its incarnations through all of their recorded output--both official and unauthorized releases. Discographies are provided for both present and former members' solo projects and bands, along with a wealth of rare record sleeves, photos and vintage posters documenting the evolution of the band and the brand.
The American Dance Band Discography 1917-1942: Arthur Lange to Bob Zurke
Author: Brian Rust
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dance orchestra music
Languages : en
Pages : 1072
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dance orchestra music
Languages : en
Pages : 1072
Book Description
All of Me
Author: Jos Willems
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 1461656222
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
Louis 'Satchmo' Armstrong was not only jazz's greatest musician and innovator, but also arguably its most famous entertainer and the frontal figure in the development of contemporary popular music. Overcoming social and political obstacles, he created a long and impressive career and an enormous musical output. Now, his ground breaking musical career is amassed and detailed in this discography of all his works, from professionally made commercial releases, to amateur and unissued recordings. All of Me is a comprehensive, chronological discography born out of love and admiration for Louis Armstrong, and devotion to years of collecting his musical accomplishments. Author Jos Willems has meticulously compiled all of Satchmo's known recordings_both studio and live performances_and with assistance from internationally renowned specialists, has assembled an impressively detailed, accurate, and complete listing. This volume is superbly formatted and presented, logically organized, and thoroughly indexed by song title and individual. Researchers, collectors, and enthusiasts can easily look up any detail of a recording: issues and releases of particular songs; publishing companies; producers; catalog numbers; dates, times, and locations of recordings; musicians Armstrong played with; and format, be it 78 or 45 RPM records, LPs, CDs, or media appearances. Every detail of Armstrong's career is listed in this impressive volume, shedding light on the enormity of his impact on jazz and popular culture. This is the ultimate reference guide for the complete works of Louis Armstrong.
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 1461656222
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
Louis 'Satchmo' Armstrong was not only jazz's greatest musician and innovator, but also arguably its most famous entertainer and the frontal figure in the development of contemporary popular music. Overcoming social and political obstacles, he created a long and impressive career and an enormous musical output. Now, his ground breaking musical career is amassed and detailed in this discography of all his works, from professionally made commercial releases, to amateur and unissued recordings. All of Me is a comprehensive, chronological discography born out of love and admiration for Louis Armstrong, and devotion to years of collecting his musical accomplishments. Author Jos Willems has meticulously compiled all of Satchmo's known recordings_both studio and live performances_and with assistance from internationally renowned specialists, has assembled an impressively detailed, accurate, and complete listing. This volume is superbly formatted and presented, logically organized, and thoroughly indexed by song title and individual. Researchers, collectors, and enthusiasts can easily look up any detail of a recording: issues and releases of particular songs; publishing companies; producers; catalog numbers; dates, times, and locations of recordings; musicians Armstrong played with; and format, be it 78 or 45 RPM records, LPs, CDs, or media appearances. Every detail of Armstrong's career is listed in this impressive volume, shedding light on the enormity of his impact on jazz and popular culture. This is the ultimate reference guide for the complete works of Louis Armstrong.
Jolson
Author: Michael Freedland
Publisher: Pub Overstock Unlimited Incorporated
ISBN: 9780863699726
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
Al Jolson, star of the world's first talking picture and self-proclaimed world's greatest entertainer, blazed many trails through show business. He was also the first to appear on American television and the first to release a long-playing record in Britain.
Publisher: Pub Overstock Unlimited Incorporated
ISBN: 9780863699726
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
Al Jolson, star of the world's first talking picture and self-proclaimed world's greatest entertainer, blazed many trails through show business. He was also the first to appear on American television and the first to release a long-playing record in Britain.
Encyclopedia of Recorded Sound
Author: Frank Hoffmann
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135949492
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 2611
Book Description
First Published in 2005. The Encyclopedia of Recorded Sound, 2nd edition, is an A to Z reference work covering the entire history of recorded sound from Edison discs to CDs and MP3. Entries range from technical terms (Acoustics; Back Tracking; Quadraphonic) to recording genres (blues, opera, spoken word) to histories of industry leaders and record labels to famed recording artists (focusing on their impact on recorded sound). Entries range in length from 25-word definitions of terms to 5000 word essays. Drawing on a panel of experts, the general editor has pulled together a wealth of information. The volume concludes with a complete reference bibliography and a deep index.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135949492
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 2611
Book Description
First Published in 2005. The Encyclopedia of Recorded Sound, 2nd edition, is an A to Z reference work covering the entire history of recorded sound from Edison discs to CDs and MP3. Entries range from technical terms (Acoustics; Back Tracking; Quadraphonic) to recording genres (blues, opera, spoken word) to histories of industry leaders and record labels to famed recording artists (focusing on their impact on recorded sound). Entries range in length from 25-word definitions of terms to 5000 word essays. Drawing on a panel of experts, the general editor has pulled together a wealth of information. The volume concludes with a complete reference bibliography and a deep index.
The Music Sound
Author: Nicolae Sfetcu
Publisher: Nicolae Sfetcu
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 6042
Book Description
A guide for music: compositions, events, forms, genres, groups, history, industry, instruments, language, live music, musicians, songs, musicology, techniques, terminology , theory, music video. Music is a human activity which involves structured and audible sounds, which is used for artistic or aesthetic, entertainment, or ceremonial purposes. The traditional or classical European aspects of music often listed are those elements given primacy in European-influenced classical music: melody, harmony, rhythm, tone color/timbre, and form. A more comprehensive list is given by stating the aspects of sound: pitch, timbre, loudness, and duration. Common terms used to discuss particular pieces include melody, which is a succession of notes heard as some sort of unit; chord, which is a simultaneity of notes heard as some sort of unit; chord progression, which is a succession of chords (simultaneity succession); harmony, which is the relationship between two or more pitches; counterpoint, which is the simultaneity and organization of different melodies; and rhythm, which is the organization of the durational aspects of music.
Publisher: Nicolae Sfetcu
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 6042
Book Description
A guide for music: compositions, events, forms, genres, groups, history, industry, instruments, language, live music, musicians, songs, musicology, techniques, terminology , theory, music video. Music is a human activity which involves structured and audible sounds, which is used for artistic or aesthetic, entertainment, or ceremonial purposes. The traditional or classical European aspects of music often listed are those elements given primacy in European-influenced classical music: melody, harmony, rhythm, tone color/timbre, and form. A more comprehensive list is given by stating the aspects of sound: pitch, timbre, loudness, and duration. Common terms used to discuss particular pieces include melody, which is a succession of notes heard as some sort of unit; chord, which is a simultaneity of notes heard as some sort of unit; chord progression, which is a succession of chords (simultaneity succession); harmony, which is the relationship between two or more pitches; counterpoint, which is the simultaneity and organization of different melodies; and rhythm, which is the organization of the durational aspects of music.