The Dance Band Era: The Dancing Decades From Ragtime To Swing 1910-1950
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Albert Mccarthy
Binding: Hardback
Published: Spring Books, 1974
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This comprehensive volume chronicles the vibrant evolution of popular music and dance from the early 20th century. The Dance Band Era: The Dancing Decades From Ragtime To Swing 1910-1950 presents a detailed account of the influential dance bands that shaped American culture across four pivotal decades. It illustrates the transition from the syncopated rhythms of ragtime to the sophisticated arrangements of the swing era, detailing the musicians, styles, and social contexts that defined each period. This authoritative work offers a rich historical perspective on a golden age of entertainment, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of music history and cultural studies.
Author: Albert Mccarthy
Binding: Hardback
Published: Spring Books, 1974
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This comprehensive volume chronicles the vibrant evolution of popular music and dance from the early 20th century. The Dance Band Era: The Dancing Decades From Ragtime To Swing 1910-1950 presents a detailed account of the influential dance bands that shaped American culture across four pivotal decades. It illustrates the transition from the syncopated rhythms of ragtime to the sophisticated arrangements of the swing era, detailing the musicians, styles, and social contexts that defined each period. This authoritative work offers a rich historical perspective on a golden age of entertainment, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of music history and cultural studies.