NOT QUITE STRAIGHT Jeffrey Smart Autobiography 1st Ed. HBDJ 1996 MINT CONDITION

Description: Not Quite Straight Jeffrey SMART 1996 FIRST EDITION MINT CONDITION Giant Steps examines the most important figures in the creation of modern jazz, detailing the emergence of bebop through the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Fats Navarro, Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk. Using this as its starting point, Giant Steps subsequently delves into the developments of jazz composition, modal jazz and free jazz. The music of each of these great masters is examined in detail and will provide both a fine introduction for the large audience newly attracted to the music but unsure of their direction through it, as well as an entertaining and informative read for those with a more substantial background. Examines the important figures in the creation of modern jazz, detailing the emergence of bebop through the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Fats Navarro, Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk. Using this as its starting point, this title delves into the developments of jazz composition, modal jazz and free jazz. Not Quite Straight: A Memoir.SMART, Jeffrey. Published by Melbourne, William Heinemann Australia 1996., 1996 First edition. Hardcover. Fine in very good dustjacket (spine background faded almost inevitably from orange to yellow, affecting the author's name in white a bit, but not the title lettering in black). A witty, trenchant memoir by one of Australia's most celebrated modern painters. Illustrated with b/w photographs. Pick up available from West Brunswick (Melbourne) to avoid the dreaded postage. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister

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