| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 441 pages, [20] pages of plates) |
| Series |
Studies in jazz ; no. 63 |
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Studies in jazz ; no. 63.
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| Contents |
Series Editor's Foreword; Introduction and Acknowledgments; CHAPTER ONE: Difficult Beginnings; CHAPTER TWO: Apprenticeship; CHAPTER THREE: The Band at Nick's; CHAPTER FOUR: Elsa, Dick, and a Musical Voice; CHAPTER FIVE: Reversal of Fortune; CHAPTER SIX: In the Big Leagues; CHAPTER SEVEN: Soprano Summit; CHAPTER EIGHT: Changes; CHAPTER NINE: Out Front; CHAPTER TEN: Public Person, Private Man; CHAPTER ELEVEN: Too Good to Last; CHAPTER TWELVE: Rebuilding; CHAPTER THIRTEEN: Summit Reunion; CHAPTER FOURTEEN: The Arbors Years; CHAPTER FIFTEEN: Recognition |
| Summary |
Clarinetist Kenny Davern ranked among the best jazz musicians for over 50 years. The unique and instantly recognizable sound of his clarinet, coupled with a wide ranging intellect and quick sense of humor drew praise and applause and endeared him to his fans and friends. The Life and Music of Kenny Davern tells the story of this fascinating musician who had a vision of how he wanted his music to sound and who persisted in the face of adversity until he achieved that vision. Edward N. Meyer conducted interviews with friends, family, colleagues, and critics of Kenny Davern, as well as the man h |
| Bibliography |
"The issued recordings of Kenny Davern": pages 343-420 |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 421-429) and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed |
| Subject |
Davern, Kenny
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| SUBJECT |
Davern, Kenny fast |
| Subject |
Jazz musicians -- United States -- Biography
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MUSIC -- Musical Instruments -- Woodwinds.
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BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY -- Composers & Musicians.
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Jazz musicians
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United States
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| Genre/Form |
Biographies
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2021679388 |
| ISBN |
9780810876934 |
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0810876930 |
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1282713663 |
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9781282713666 |
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9786612713668 |
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6612713666 |
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