
Bobby Hackett
A Bio-Discography
Harold Jones(Author)
Greenwood Press
Published on 30. January 1999
Book
Hardback
312 pages
978-0-313-30622-8 (ISBN)
Description
Considered an archetype among his contemporaries, the virtuosity of Hackett's performances places him among the greatest of jazz musicians. Bobby Hackett made his recording debut in March, 1937,with the Dick Robertson Orchestra. He performed with and led various musical groups and played accompaniment to many well-known vocalists such as Tony Bennett. As a performer Hackett played the cornet, trumpet, and,occasionally,the guitar. This bio-discography offers a thorough perspective on Hackett's recordings and performances and traces his career and varied accomplishments.
The indexes that accompany the extensive discography span a vast area of jazz and popular music and include such popular names as Louis Armstrong, Teresa Brewer, Jackie Gleason, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, and others who featured in Hackett's career. Concise and informative, this current compilation of Bobby Hackett's recordings and performances is an important research guide for anyone interested in Bobby Hackett's career and to jazz enthusiasts and musicologists.
The indexes that accompany the extensive discography span a vast area of jazz and popular music and include such popular names as Louis Armstrong, Teresa Brewer, Jackie Gleason, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, and others who featured in Hackett's career. Concise and informative, this current compilation of Bobby Hackett's recordings and performances is an important research guide for anyone interested in Bobby Hackett's career and to jazz enthusiasts and musicologists.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
ISBN-13
978-0-313-30622-8 (9780313306228)
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Person
HAROLD JONES, a retired building construction cost consultant, is a passionate jazz music enthusiast and avid collector of jazz paraphernalia.
Content
Introduction Sources of Information Biography Discography Indexes