Songs of the Unsung: The Musical and Social Journey of Horace Tapscott
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Availability:In StockContributor:Horace Tapscott, Steven L. Isoardi (Editor)Publish date:2016-11-02Pages:272
Language:EnglishPublisher:Duke University PressISBN-13:9780822362715ISBN-10:822362716UPC:9780822362715Book Category:Biography & Autobiography, MusicBook Subcategory:Music, Cultural, Ethnic & Regional, Genres & StylesBook Topic:JazzSize:8.90 x 6.00 x 0.60 inchesWeight:0.851Product ID:SC69DVVZCH
Songs of the Unsung: The Musical and Social Journey of Horace Tapscott
Despite his importance and influence, jazz musician, educator, and community leader Horace Tapscott remains relatively unknown to most Americans. In Songs of the Unsung Tapscott shares his life story, recalling his childhood in Houston, moving with his family to Los Angeles in 1943, learning music, and his early professional career. He describes forming the Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra in 1961...
Language:EnglishPublisher:Duke University PressISBN-13:9780822362715ISBN-10:822362716UPC:9780822362715Book Category:Biography & Autobiography, MusicBook Subcategory:Music, Cultural, Ethnic & Regional, Genres & StylesBook Topic:JazzSize:8.90 x 6.00 x 0.60 inchesWeight:0.851Product ID:SC69DVVZCH
Horace Tapscott (1934-1999) was a jazz pianist, trombonist, composer, educator, and community leader in Los Angeles. Appearing on dozens of albums as a leader or a sideman, Tapscott performed with the U.S. Air Force band and Lionel Hampton's big band, led the Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra, and taught and mentored hundreds of Los Angeles youths. Steven Isoardi is the author of The Dark Tree: Jazz...
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