The Big Bands

The Big Bands
ISBN-10
0028724208
ISBN-13
9780028724201
Pages
614
Language
English
Published
1981
Publisher
Schirmer Books
Author
George T. Simon

Description

A history of the American Big Bands as told through the perspective of the author's contemporary participation. This new edition includes more photographs, follow-up interviews, and a discography of 200 big band theme songs.

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