Have Horn, Will Travel: The Life and Music of Herman "Junior" Cook Volume 21
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Availability:In StockContributor:Courtney M. NeroSeries:North Texas Lives of MusicianPublish date:11/25/2025Pages:288
Language:EnglishPublisher:University of North Texas PressISBN-13:9781574419825ISBN-10:157441982XUPC:9781574419825Book Category:Music, Biography & AutobiographyBook Subcategory:Genres & Styles, Music, Musical InstrumentsBook Topic:Jazz, BrassSize:9.21 x 6.42 x 0.82 inchesWeight:0.9502Product ID:SC8NWPWT1A
Have Horn, Will Travel: The Life and Music of Herman "Junior" Cook Volume 21
Have Horn, Will Travel is the first full-length biography of tenor saxophone virtuoso and in-demand sideman Herman "Junior" Cook, chronicling his life and impact from his Pensacola, Florida, origins to his New York City-based career. Best known for his association with pianist Horace Silver's iconic quintet from 1958 to 1964, Cook continued as a mainstay in some of jazz's hardest-driving...
Series: North Texas Lives of Musician
Language:EnglishPublisher:University of North Texas PressISBN-13:9781574419825ISBN-10:157441982XUPC:9781574419825Book Category:Music, Biography & AutobiographyBook Subcategory:Genres & Styles, Music, Musical InstrumentsBook Topic:Jazz, BrassSize:9.21 x 6.42 x 0.82 inchesWeight:0.9502Product ID:SC8NWPWT1A
COURTNEY M. NERO is a saxophonist, born and raised in Washington, DC, and a lover of jazz biographies. His debut solo album, Make Me Walk, was nominated for a Stellar Award in 2009. He earned a BS in Russian language from Georgetown University and an MA in International Affairs from American University. This is his first book. He lives in northern Virginia.
Publisher: University of North Texas Press
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