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Birdland, the Jazz Corner of the World : An Illustrated Tribute, 1949-1965 by Leo T. Sullivan (2018, Hardcover)

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Birdland was a legendary nightclub in New York City and, from 1949–65, was the scene for the greatest jazz music and musicians in the world. Many classic live recordings were made at "The Jazz Corner of the World," such as the "A Night at Birdland" by the Art Blakey Quintet, "Basie at Birdland," and "Coltrane, Live at Birdland.".

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PublisherSchiffer Publishing, The Limited

ISBN-100764355864

ISBN-139780764355868

eBay Product ID (ePID)248421250

Product Key Features

Book TitleBirdland, the Jazz Corner of the World : an Illustrated Tribute, 1949-1965

Number of Pages128 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicGenres & Styles / Country & Bluegrass, Genres & Styles / Jazz

Publication Year2018

IllustratorYes

GenreMusic

AuthorLeo T. Sullivan

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight25 oz

Item Length8 in

Item Width8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2018-934135

ReviewsThere have been many jazz clubs open and close over the many years, but never has there been a venue showcasing such incredible jazz greats on a nightly basis as there was at the "Jazz Corner of the World," Birdland. -from the introduction

Number of Volumes1 vol.

SynopsisAn illustrated look at legendary New York City jazz nightclub Birdland, named after legendary jazz saxophonist Charlie "Yardbird" Parker. Birdland was a legendary jazz nightclub in New York City and, from 1949 to 1965, was the scene for the greatest jazz music and musicians in the world. This illustrated book offers a history of this legendary jazz club, and presents the greats who played its stage, in capsule biographies, vintage photos, and rare memorabilia. Named after legendary jazz saxophonist Charlie "Yardbird" Parker, the club showcased memorable double and triple bills lasting until dawn. Many classic live recordings were made at "the Jazz Corner of the World," such as "A Night at Birdland" by the Art Blakey Quintet, "Basie at Birdland," and "Coltrane, Live at Birdland." Birdland established itself as the one place that every jazz musician had to play. Greats such as Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Count Basie, John Coltrane, Art Tatum, Art Blakey, Horace Silver, Clifford Brown, Ella Fitzgerald, Stan Getz, Lester Young, Billie Holiday, Oscar Peterson, and Sonny Rollins, to name only a few, graced its stage., An illustrated history of Birdland, a legendary nightclub in New York City, captured in biographies, vintage photos, and rare memorabilia!, Birdland was a legendary nightclub in New York City and, from 1949 to 1965, was the scene for the greatest jazz music and musicians in the world. This illustrated book offers a history of this legendary jazz club and presents the greats who played its stage, in capsule biographies, vintage photos, and rare memorabilia. Named after legendary jazz saxophonist Charlie "Yardbird" Parker, the club showcased memorable double and triple bills lasting until dawn. Many classic live recordings were made at "the Jazz Corner of the World," such as "A Night at Birdland" by the Art Blakey Quintet, "Basie at Birdland," and "Coltrane, Live at Birdland." Birdland established itself as the one place that every jazz musician had to play. Greats such as Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Count Basie, John Coltrane, Art Tatum, Art Blakey, Horace Silver, Clifford Brown, Ella Fitzgerald, Stan Getz, Lester Young, Billie Holiday, Oscar Peterson, and Sonny Rollins, to name only a few, graced its stage.

LC Classification NumberML3508.8.N5S85 2018