The devil's horn : the story of the saxophone, from noisy novelty to the king of cool / Michael Segell.
| Author/creator | Segell, Michael, 1951- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication Info | New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, ©2005. |
| Description | vi, 324 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction -- The ghost child -- Anarchiste de droite -- A Parisian in America -- A virtuoso on horseback -- The collectors -- It's all about relationships -- That soul thing -- The naked lady -- Diabolique -- Personal sound -- Provocateur -- Legit -- Instrument of the future -- Body and soul -- Gabriel's horn. |
| Abstract | The 160-year history of the saxophone comes to life in this book. Beginning with "a sound never heard before," the author's portrait follows the iconographic instrument as it is lauded for its sensuality, then outlawed for its influence, and finally credited with changing the face of popular culture. This book is a deeply personal story of one man's love for music-making, a universal story of artistic and political revolution, and a trenchant critique of the global forces that stand in art's way. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-300) and index. |
| LCCN | 2004065454 |
| ISBN | 0374159386 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML975 .S44 2005 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |