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Hardback. In this biography, Heidi Von Gunden explores Fine's life and her music. The body of the work covers Fine's long life and career, and is followed by several useful resources including a chronology, catalog, discography, and bibliography. Num Pages: 196 pages, 4 photographs, bibliography, footnotes, index. BIC Classification: AVGC6; AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 145 x 16. Weight in Grams: 381.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
196
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810836174
ISBN
9780810836174
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 137.56

Hardback. Contrary to the widely held opinion that most of our hit and standard songs were composed by a handful of top writers-Berlin, Gershwin, Kern, Porter, and Rodgers-the fact is that the vast majority of them were written by relatively unknown composers. Series: Studies in Jazz. Num Pages: 784 pages, 57 photographs, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: AVGJ; AVGK; AVH; BGF; GBCR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 146 x 50. Weight in Grams: 975.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
784
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810835702
ISBN
9780810835702
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 225.04

Hardback. It explains the system that Battaille devised from his laryngeal dissections and laryngoscopic observations, and includes translations (from the original French) of Battaille's two books in which he details his discoveries and teaching methods: Nouvelles recherches de la phonation and De la physiologie uppliquee a l'etude du mechanisme vocal. Num Pages: 240 pages, 21 figures. BIC Classification: AVG; BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 142 x 19. Weight in Grams: 422.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810835337
ISBN
9780810835337
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 143.35

Hardback. A living history of American popular music, the book profiles those musicians and entertainers who reached the top of their professions and made substantial contributions to it, without necessarily becoming household names in the years between World Wars I and II . Series: Studies in Jazz. Num Pages: 398 pages, 40 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: AVGJ; AVGK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 146 x 26. Weight in Grams: 612.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
398
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810835245
ISBN
9780810835245
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 134.97

Hardback. Traces the controversial shift from metrical psalms to hymnody, and also takes into account legal issues and litigation that developed over the introduction of hymns into church life. Series: Drew University Studies in Liturgy. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JF; 3JH; AVGD; HRCC2; HRCC91; HRCL2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 145 x 18. Weight in Grams: 376.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810834507
ISBN
9780810834507
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 133.54

Hardback. This volume provides access to literature on Brahms and his works published between 1982 and 1996. Num Pages: 712 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC5; AVH; GBCR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 148 x 43. Weight in Grams: 962.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
712
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810834392
ISBN
9780810834392
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 226.02

Hardback. An important and oft-overlooked musician is the side-man in big bands of the 1930s and early 40s. David Griffiths has attempted to correct this oversight, by writing an interviewing many of the musicians of the age, including Lester Boone, Cliff Olson, Curtis Jones, Blanche Finlay, and Bill Dillard - in all, more than thirty musicians. Series: Studies in Jazz. Num Pages: 272 pages, 18 photographs. BIC Classification: AVGJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 147 x 19. Weight in Grams: 472.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810834156
ISBN
9780810834156
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 111.89

hardcover. Simosko details the life and music of Serge Chaloff in an engaging style, from his childhood in Boston, Massachusetts, through his untimely death in 1957. He also provides a discography of Chaloff's recorded output, much of which has been made available by the 1993 Mosaic Records release of The Complete Serge Chaloff Sessions. Series: Studies in Jazz. Num Pages: 208 pages, 16 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: AVGJ; AVGK; AVH; BGF; GBCR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 148 x 18. Weight in Grams: 449.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810833968
ISBN
9780810833968
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 108.57

Hardback. Num Pages: 448 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AVA; AVGC6; AVGE; AVRG; GBCR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 146 x 30. Weight in Grams: 671.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810833807
ISBN
9780810833807
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 152.27

Hardback. The composers represented in this work include Bela Bartok, Leonard Bernstein, Ernest Bloch, Maurice Durufle, Hans Werner Henze, Paul Hindemith, Arthur Honegger, Leo? Janacek, Gyorgy Ligeti, Gustav Mahler, Carl Orff, Krzysztof Penderecki, Francis Poulenc, Igor Stravinsky, Anton Webern, and Kurt Weill. Num Pages: 320 pages, bibliographies. BIC Classification: 3JJ; AVGC6; AVGC8; AVRB; GBCR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 142 x 23. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810833760
ISBN
9780810833760
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 119.26

Hardback. The first complete guide and access point to the vast literature of the Broadway musical for the solo performer. Designed with the working actor in mind, the volume lists every song from over 210 Broadway shows, giving the name of the character(s) who sing(s) the song, its exact vocal range, and categorizing each by song style. Num Pages: 228 pages, indices. BIC Classification: AVGM; GBCR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 148 x 21. Weight in Grams: 404.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
228
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810833739
ISBN
9780810833739
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 104.06

Hardback. Gathers all the available information on Arthur Foote (1853-1937), one of the most important American composers who worked creatively in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. With bibliography and musical examples. Series: Composers of North America. Num Pages: 368 pages, 100 music examples. BIC Classification: AVGC6; AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 147 x 32. Weight in Grams: 740.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810832954
ISBN
9780810832954
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 151.62

Hardback. Vividly describes the life of jazz musician Johnny Blowers and the atmosphere of America during the time when the big band sound reigned supreme. Includes photos and a discography. Series: Studies in Jazz. Num Pages: 200 pages, photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AVGF; AVGJ; AVGK; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 146 x 19. Weight in Grams: 431.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810831629
ISBN
9780810831629
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 108.47

Hardback. The definitive reference work to the composer who matched his scintillating, melodious music to Gilbert's clever words. Num Pages: 448 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJ; AVGM; AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 152 x 38. Weight in Grams: 699.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810831575
ISBN
9780810831575
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 143.96

Hardback. Conversations with ten prominent African-American operatic artists. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AVGC9; AVH; JFC; JFSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 143 x 16. Weight in Grams: 390.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810831476
ISBN
9780810831476
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 111.39

Hardback. Num Pages: 472 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AVGC; GBCR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 139 x 31. Weight in Grams: 699.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
472
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810831322
ISBN
9780810831322
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 174.66

Hardback. Supplies a complete, chronological bio-discography to all issued recordings (including compact disc) as well as unissued material including radio and television appearances, concerts, interviews, and privately-owned home recordings spanning the period 1942-1965. Series: Studies in Jazz. Num Pages: 746 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: AVGJ; AVGK; AVH; AVRN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 146 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1007.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
746
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810830967
ISBN
9780810830967
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 183.95

Hardback. Although celebrated in his own day, 'Red' Nichols has been a neglected figure in jazz history. Stephen Stroff has written an analysis of Nichols' work, focusing on his jazz-oriented recordings made between 1925 and 1932. Series: Studies in Jazz. Num Pages: 220 pages, mus.exs. BIC Classification: AVGJ; AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 149 x 17. Weight in Grams: 404.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
220
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810830615
ISBN
9780810830615
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 89.24

Hardback. Investigates Chadwick's symphonic compositions based on their historical background. Detailed musical analysis provides an understanding of the stylistic and structural tendencies. An exhaustive review of the critical reception of Chadwick's symphonic oeuvre places the works in a cultural context. Series: Composers of North America. Num Pages: 238 pages, music. BIC Classification: AVGC6; AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 422.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
238
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810830387
ISBN
9780810830387
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 111.58

Hardback. Series: Studies in Jazz. Num Pages: 474 pages, Fr.Ill. BIC Classification: 3JJ; AVGJ; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 145 x 32. Weight in Grams: 703.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
474
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810829510
ISBN
9780810829510
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 166.14

Hardback. Most articles appear in English, but those written in German or Dutch are followed by summaries in English. Series: Studies in Liturgical Musicology. Num Pages: 214 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 146 x 18. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
214
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810829480
ISBN
9780810829480
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 102.95

hardcover. Profusely illustrated. Reproductions of paintings and engravings in the period of a given opera's historical setting illuminate the author's interpretations. Num Pages: 256 pages, 375ill. BIC Classification: AKTA; AVGC9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 184 x 19. Weight in Grams: 612.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Edition
Revised ed.
SKU
V9780810829336
ISBN
9780810829336
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 105.25

Hardback. The first collective biography of Black American conductors of instrumental ensembles from the early 19th century to the present. Num Pages: 570 pages, form,ports. BIC Classification: AVGC9; AVS; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 148 x 31. Weight in Grams: 812.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
570
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810829305
ISBN
9780810829305
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 91.71

Hardback. Num Pages: 603 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AVG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 288 x 220 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1684.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
603
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810829213
ISBN
9780810829213
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 174.28

Hardback. This first biography of Rudolph Ganz provides a balanced appraisal of his music and its effect on the western tradition. Illustrated. Extensive endnotes and appendixes. Num Pages: 211 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: AVGC4; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 147 x 16. Weight in Grams: 413.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
211
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810828834
ISBN
9780810828834
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 98.82

hardcover. John J. Weinzweig (b. 1913) has been considered the dean of Canadian music for over thirty years. Series: Composers of North America. Num Pages: 337 pages, Fr.Ill.mus.exs. BIC Classification: AVGC6; AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 147 x 25. Weight in Grams: 567.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Edition
Annotated
Number of pages
337
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810828490
ISBN
9780810828490
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 112.27

Hardback. Born into Boston wealth, Harvard educated, and German trained (composition), Converse was considered by many to be the most important composer in America just prior to World War I. Performances of his operas by the Metropolitan and Boston Opera companies greatly stimulated acceptance of indigenous American opera. Series: Composers of North America. Num Pages: 266 pages, Ill.mus.exs. BIC Classification: AVGC6; AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 149 x 20. Weight in Grams: 444.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
266
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810828438
ISBN
9780810828438
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 100.08

Hardback. Profusely illustrated. Reproductions of paintings and engravings in the period of a given opera's historical setting illuminate the author's interpretations. Num Pages: 371 pages, 380ill. BIC Classification: AVGC9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 149 x 225 x 27. Weight in Grams: 586.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
371
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810827431
ISBN
9780810827431
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 140.05

Hardback. Radie Britain (1899-1994) was a famous twentieth-century composer whose orchestral compositions have been performed by leading orchestras around the world and one composition, 'A String Quartet,' was performed at the White House. Includes a chronology of events and awards and a chronological list of her works. Series: Composers of North America. Num Pages: 444 pages, music, ports. BIC Classification: 1KB; 3JJ; AVGC6; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 149 x 29. Weight in Grams: 653.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
444
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810827332
ISBN
9780810827332
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 183.92

hardcover. Includes articles on the seminal guitarist Charlie Christian, Ornette Coleman, Arthur Taylor, and a proposed standard method of notating melodic elements of jazz performance which are inadequately represented by standard notation. Series: Annual Review of Jazz Studies. Num Pages: 314 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 3JJPR; AVGJ; GBCY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 147 x 20. Weight in Grams: 567.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
314
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810827271
ISBN
9780810827271
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 124.58

Hardback. Series: Composers of North America. Num Pages: 545 pages, 7ill. BIC Classification: 1KB; 3JJ; AVGC6; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 143 x 32. Weight in Grams: 780.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
545
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810826830
ISBN
9780810826830
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 162.68

Hardback. Cohen records a historic conflict ending in the 1960s between musicians and the police in New York. Important social issues dominated several trials, detailed in this book. Ultimately, the musicians and entertainers won. Series: Studies in Jazz. Num Pages: 194 pages, Fr.tabs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AVGJ; HBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 144 x 17. Weight in Grams: 367.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
194
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810826380
ISBN
9780810826380
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 97.50

Hardback. Series: Studies in Jazz. Num Pages: 399 pages, Fr.Ill. BIC Classification: AVGJ; AVH; GBCR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
399
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810826342
ISBN
9780810826342
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 148.57

Hardback. A comprehensive study of Jolson's career and touring data, providing extensive information on each of the performances. Bibliography. Num Pages: 808 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: AVGJ; BGF; GBCR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 287 x 225 x 45. Weight in Grams: 2183.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1984
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
808
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810826335
ISBN
9780810826335
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 213.59

Hardback. Best known for his spectacular direction of the Hampton Institute Choir (1913-31), Dett was also a fine pianist, composer, and arranger of Negro folk songs and spirituals. Includes photos, analysis, and musical examples. Series: Composers of North America. Num Pages: 700 pages, photographs. BIC Classification: 1KB; 3JJ; AVGC6; AVH; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 146 x 43. Weight in Grams: 957.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
700
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810826274
ISBN
9780810826274
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 193.89

Hardback. The story of Arthur Farwell (1872-1952) reveals the human side of a composer caught up in a passionate love for his country and its 'common people' and shows how he made music a community experience. Series: Composers of North America. Num Pages: 885 pages, 63ill.70mus.exs. BIC Classification: 1KB; 3JH; 3JJ; AVGC5; AVGC6; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 145 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1157.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
885
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810825802
ISBN
9780810825802
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 257.93

Hardback. Indexes over 190 separate collections of wedding music, containing several thousand different titles and renditions. Num Pages: 205 pages. BIC Classification: AVGG; GBCR; GBCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 145 x 17. Weight in Grams: 390.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
205
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810825758
ISBN
9780810825758
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 86.06

Hardback. Walter Piston (1894-1976) taught for over thirty years (1926-1960) at Harvard, where he taught such well-known composers as Harold Shapiro and Leonard Bernstein. The biographies, major accomplishments, stylistic developments, and technical resources of 33 of his students are described. Num Pages: 508 pages, Ill.100mus.exs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; AVGC6; AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 147 x 32. Weight in Grams: 717.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
508
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810824935
ISBN
9780810824935
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 174.77

Hardback. Features articles and reviews on the Ellington legacy, George Duvivier, Milt Hinton, John Coltrane, a bibliography of British jazz periodicals, an expanded review section, and a review essay on jazz autobiographies. Series: Annual Review of Jazz Studies. Num Pages: 274 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 3JJPR; AVGJ; GBCY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 139 x 20. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
274
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810824782
ISBN
9780810824782
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 93.86

Hardback. Arnold Schoenberg (1874-1951) was one of the greatest composers of the twentieth century. Selected unpublished correspondence written between 1903 and 1950 includes the responses of the addressees. Gives a vivid picture of the historical controversies between the composer and other major figures in the field. Num Pages: 340 pages, Fr.Ill.mus.exs. BIC Classification: 3JJ; AVGC6; AVH; BJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 144 x 24. Weight in Grams: 535.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
340
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810824522
ISBN
9780810824522
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 144.03