Description
This is the second volume of Danny Barkers memoirs, detailing the vibrant jazz scene of Storyville, New Orleans. It features extensive portraits of Buddy Bolden, drawing on recollections from jazz legends like Jelly Roll Morton and Bunk Johnson, as well as Barker himself. The book compiles a lifetime of stories and the memorable characters who inhabited Storyville.
Features:
- Explores the early days of jazz in New Orleans Storyville district
- Includes insights from jazz musicians like Jelly Roll Morton and Bunk Johnson
- Focuses on the life and legacy of Buddy Bolden
- Written by renowned jazz guitarist and banjoist Danny Barker
- Edited by jazz writer and broadcaster Alyn Shipton
This is a used book in good condition.