Ride, Red, Ride
The Life of Henry "Red" Allen
Published on 1. June 2000
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-0-304-70407-1 (ISBN)
Description
A biography of jazz trumpeter and singer Henry "Red" Allen exploring his place as Armstrong's chief rival. Both men were born in New Orleans and shared an African-American heritage, but their backgrounds were very different. Chilton brings to light Allen's personality and analyzes his recordings.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrations
discography
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 153 mm
Weight
540 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-304-70407-1 (9780304704071)
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E-Book
06/2000
1st Edition
Continuum Publishing Corporation
€47.49
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Content
New Orleans joys; a trip to the north; riverboat days; a musical furnace; star soloist; the blueprints of swing; the great understudy; bold bandleader; super showman; metropole magic; European debut; four's company; triumphant tours; a valian farewell.