Fall from Grace: The John Kirby Story
- ISBN-10
- 0964744104
- ISBN-13
- 9780964744103
- Series
- Fall from Grace
- Category
- Jazz musicians
- Pages
- 131
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1996
- Author
- Alan Williams
Description
FALL FROM GRACE: THE JOHN KIRBY STORY by Alan F. Williams offers an in-depth look at the intriguing life experiences, achievements & contributions of this noteworthy jazz musician. A detailed look at Kirby's early life sheds light on the influences race, social interaction, early evidence of talent, & marriage had on his career. His moves to Baltimore & New York ultimately helped to boost his career with opportunities to perform with artists such as Fletcher "Smack" Henderson, & to record with Coleman Hawkins & Billie Holiday. Although the work led to his role as bandleader, his orchestra was the first (black or white) to land a radio program on CBS, "Flow Gently Sweet Rhythm." The book also shows how alcoholism & diabetes contributed to his waning career & death at the early age of forty-three. A chronology & discography contribute to the thorough, well-researched nature of the book. Rich photos help to effectively characterize the life & personality of John Kirby & the rise & fall of what is considered the most unique little band in jazz history. (ISBN 0-9647441-0-4) 9.95/2.00 s/h. Order from Alcoral Books, P.O. Box 142, Pensacola, FL 32591-0142; 904-458-0016, x29112.
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