Bourbon Street Black : the New Orleans Black jazzman / [by] Jack V. Buerkle and Danny Barker.
| Author/creator | Buerkle, Jack V. |
| Other author | Barker, Danny. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Oxford University Press, 1973. |
| Description | xi, 244 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Sportin' houses and all that jazz -- Interlude -- Who are these cats? -- Second linin' -- The local -- Of race and men -- Who am I? -- It does matter who your folks were! -- Giggin' and socializin' -- In God's country -- Diggin the squares and the hips -- You can come home to New Orleans! |
| Abstract | New Orleans, "Mecca" of the jazz world, has always pulsated with musical life. At the heart of this life is Bourbon Street Black--a nearly century-old community of black musicians, their families, friends, and followers. Skillfully weaving social history with extensive personal interviews, the authors explore the real of world of these legendary jazzmen. |
| Local note | Little-79783--3051310569763 |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| LCCN | 73077926 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML3561.J3 B9 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |