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Jazz in available light : illuminating the jazz greats from the 1960s, '70s, and '80s

Title
Jazz in available light : illuminating the jazz greats from the 1960s, '70s, and '80s / stories & photography by Veryl Oakland, foreword by Quincy Jones.
Author
Oakland, Veryl
Publication
Atglen, PA : Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., 2018.

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Additional Authors
Jones, Quincy, 1933-
Description
323 pages : portraits; 31 cm
Summary
"Through both personal stories and stunning photographs captured behind the scenes, lose yourself in this bygone era of jazz that celebrates dozens of the most recognized and formidable jazz artists spanning three decades. As a freelance jazz photojournalist who devoted nearly thirty years in search of the great jazz musicians, Veryl Oakland profiles the music's masters in a wide variety of settings--under the spotlight, in their homes, and far from the stage--in a personalized manner unique for jazz publications. Close followers of the entertainment industry and music lovers everywhere will be enthralled to see more than 340 iconic images of diverse stars--Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Buddy Rich, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk, Dexter Gordon, Art Blakey, Stan Getz, Phil Woods, Sun Ra, Cecil Taylor, Paul Bley, Weather Report, and Wynton Marsalis--covering music styles from swing, to bebop, cool, hard bop, free, and beyond."--Provided by publisher.
Subject
  • Jazz musicians > United States > Pictorial works
  • African American jazz musicians > Pictorial works
  • Jazz musicians in art
  • Jazz musicians
  • United States
Genre/Form
  • Pictorial works.
  • Jazz musicians.
  • Photography, Artistic – United States – 20th century.
  • Biographies.
  • Portraits.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 317-318) and index.
Call Number
Sc G 22-31
ISBN
  • 9780764354830
  • 0764354833
LCCN
2017953839
OCLC
1012811748
Author
Oakland, Veryl, author, photographer.
Title
Jazz in available light : illuminating the jazz greats from the 1960s, '70s, and '80s / stories & photography by Veryl Oakland, foreword by Quincy Jones.
Publisher
Atglen, PA : Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., 2018.
Type of Content
text
still image
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 317-318) and index.
Added Author
Jones, Quincy, 1933- writer of foreword.
Research Call Number
Sc G 22-31
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