Hotter than that : the trumpet, jazz, and American culture / Krin Gabbard.
| Author/creator | Gabbard, Krin |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Faber and Faber, 2008. |
| Description | xvi, 251 pages : illustrations cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | How Buddy Bolden blew his brains out (but not before he changed the music forever) -- From the Pyramids to New Orleans : the trumpet before jazz -- Louis Armstrong's beam of lyrical sound -- Bending brass : the art of the trumpet maker and my romance with the equipment -- Caution : the trumpet may be hazardous to your health -- Miles runs the voodoo down. |
| Abstract | A cultural history of the trumpet from its origins in Ancient Egypt to its role on the battlefield, and ultimately to its stunning appropriation by great jazz artists. |
| General note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [225]-232) and index. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [225]-232) and index. |
| LCCN | 2008031349 |
| ISBN | 9780571211999 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0571211992 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML 960 .G33 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |