The Swing Book

ISBN-10: 0316162914
ISBN-13: 9780316162913
Category: Big band music
Language: English
Published: 1999
Author: Degen Pener

Description

Ten years ago a revival of swing took place, originating in San Francisco, snowballing into today's international resurgence. This book presents the complete history of swing music and dancing, then and now.

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The Swing Book
- 2009-06-27
- 256 pages
- Ebook
- Back Bay Books

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