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Visions of Jazz: The First Century

Gary Giddins - Biography & Autobiography - 1998 - 706 pages
On jazz and jazz players
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Natural Selection: Gary Giddins on Comedy, Film, Music, and Books

Gary Giddins - Literary Criticism - 2006 - 434 pages
Long recognized as America's most brilliant jazz writer, the winner of many major awards--including the prestigious National Book Critics Circle Award--and author of a highly ...
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Warning Shadows: Home Alone with Classic Cinema

Gary Giddins - Performing Arts - 2010 - 368 pages
A brilliantly insightful and witty examination of beloved and little-known films, directors, and stars by one of America’s most esteemed critics. In his illuminating new work ...
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Bing Crosby: A Pocketful of Dreams - The Early Years 1903 - 1940

Gary Giddins - Biography & Autobiography - 2009 - 768 pages
From Bing Crosby's early days in college minstrel shows and vaudeville, to his first hit recordings, from his 11 year triumph as star of America's most popular radio show, to ...
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Warning Shadows: Home Alone with Classic Cinema

Gary Giddins - Performing Arts - 2010 - 417 pages
The author explores more than 200 films, classics and neglected gems.
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Celebrating Bird: The Triumph Of Charlie Parker

Gary Giddins - Music - 1998 - 140 pages
A biographical portrait of the jazz alto saxophonist.
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A Moment's Notice: Portraits of American Jazz Musicians

Gary Giddins - Biography & Autobiography - 1983 - 148 pages
"These 65 photographs by Carol Friedman are personal and intimate portrayals that bring to life this remarkable group of legendary musicians"--Book jacket.
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