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Krin Gabbard

Hotter Than That - The Trumpet, Jazz, and American Culture

English · Hardback

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A cultural history of the trumpet traces its rise from a court instrument in ancient Egypt and regimental staple in military marching bands to a pivotal component in the founding of jazz, documenting the pioneering efforts of Buddy Bolden to reinvent trumpet music as a vital art form.

Product details

Authors	Krin Gabbard
Publisher	Farrar, Straus and Giroux

Languages	English
Product format	Hardback
Released	28.10.2008

EAN	9780571211999
ISBN	978-0-571-21199-9
Subject	Humanities, art, music > Music

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