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Hotter Than That

The Trumpet, Jazz, and American Culture

Hotter Than That( )
Author: Gabbard, Krin
ISBN:978-0-571-21199-9
Publication Date:Oct 2008
Publisher:Faber & Faber, Incorporated
Book Format:Hardback
List Price:USD $25.00
Book Description:

A swinging cultural history of the instrument that in many ways defined a century   The twentieth century was barely under way when the grandson of a slave picked up a trumpet and transformed American culture. Before that moment, the trumpet had been a regimental staple in marching bands, a ceremonial accessory for royalty, and an occasional diva at the symphony. Because it could make more noise than just about anything, the trumpet had been much more declarative than musical for...
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Book Details
Pages:272
Detailed Subjects: Music / Musical Instruments / Brass
Music / Musical Instruments / General
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):5.78 x 8.55 x 1.06 Inches
Book Weight:0.924 Pounds



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