During
America’s Swing Era, no musician was more successful or controversial
than Artie Shaw: the charismatic and opinionated clarinetist-bandleader
whose dozens of hits became anthems for “the greatest generation.” But
some of his most beautiful recordings were not issued until decades
after he’d left the scene. He broke racial barriers by hiring African
American musicians. His frequent “retirements” earned him a reputation
as the Hamlet of jazz. And he quit playing for good at the height of his
powers. The handsome Shaw had seven wives (including Lana Turner and
Ava Gardner). Inveterate reader and author of three books, he befriended
the best-known writers of his time.
Tom Nolan, who interviewed Shaw between 1990 and his death in 2004 and spoke with one hundred of his colleagues and contemporaries, captures Shaw and his era with candor and sympathy, bringing the master to vivid life and restoring him to his rightful place in jazz history. Originally published in hardcover under the title Three Chords for Beauty's Sake.
Tom Nolan, who interviewed Shaw between 1990 and his death in 2004 and spoke with one hundred of his colleagues and contemporaries, captures Shaw and his era with candor and sympathy, bringing the master to vivid life and restoring him to his rightful place in jazz history. Originally published in hardcover under the title Three Chords for Beauty's Sake.
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Super, thanks - read the Gene Lees article about Artie - brings home what an egoist he was, somewhat justified by his excellent music!!!
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