Beyond the bandstand: paul whiteman in american musical culture
Éditeur :
University of Illinois Press
ISBN :
9780252088209
Date de publication :
19 nov. 2024
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,6 x 2,3 cm
Poids :
567 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
The most successful bandleader of the 1920s, Paul Whiteman was an entertainment icon who played a major role in the mainstreaming of jazz. Multifaceted and cutting-edge, Sheppard’s collection of essays confronts explores the racial politics and artistic questions surrounding a controversial figure in popular music.