LA RAGE DE VIVRE

Mezz Mezzrow's memoir, 'La Rage de Vivre' (Really the Blues), chronicles his life as a white jazz musician in the predominantly Black jazz scene of the 1920s and 30s. It offers an intimate look at the vibrant, often challenging world of early jazz, from speakeasies to recording studios. Mezzrow shares his experiences with music, race, and the pursuit of an authentic life, providing a unique perspective on a pivotal era in American cultural history.