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Really the blues

Really the blues

Biography & MemoirHistory
Pages
424
Published
1946
Language
English

Synopsis

This is the autobiography of Mezz Mezzrow, a white jazz clarinetist and saxophonist who immersed himself in the African American jazz scene of the 1920s and 30s. Known for his passionate dedication to 'real' jazz and his outspoken personality, Mezzrow recounts his life among legendary musicians and his experiences navigating racial divides in the American music world. The book offers a unique, firsthand perspective on the golden age of jazz and blues.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InformativeReflectiveNostalgic

Genres

Biography & Memoir History Music Biography

Authors

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Barry Gifford

Barry Gifford (born October 18, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois) is an American author, poet, and screenwriter known for his distinctive mix of American landscapes and prose influenced by film noir and Beat Generation writers. Gifford writes nonfiction, poetry, and is best known for his series of novels about Sailor and Lula, two star-crossed protagonists on a perpetual road trip.

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Bernard Wolfe

Bernard Wolfe is the author behind the groundbreaking anthology Again, Dangerous Visions. He's known for his work in speculative fiction.

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Mezz Mezzrow

Mezz Mezzrow, a jazz musician and writer, shared his unique life story through his books. His memoirs, like "Really the Blues" and "LA RAGE DE VIVRE," offer an honest look at the early jazz scene and his personal journey.