Mister Jolson and all that Jazz (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781913898045)

In his book, which is an appreciation of the popular art, the author takes us on a fleeting excursion through the evolution of 'pop' - from ragtime to hot jazz and in to the swing era - a fascinating insight into the early Broadway Musical and the birth of the 'talkies'.The emergence of the Great American Song Book, and the influence of Al Jolson's career on popular singing; his relationship with the principal song writers, and how he inspired the great vocal stars who followed, including Ethel Waters, Bing Crosby, Judy Garland and Frank Sinatra.

Author: Stan Henderson
ISBN-10: 1913898040
ISBN-13: 9781913898045
Publisher: Stanley Henderson
Language: English
Published: 09/24/2020
Pages: 92
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.25d