Stomping the Blues - Albert Murray - Books - University of Minnesota Press - 9781517903923 - October 17, 2017
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Stomping the Blues

Albert Murray

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Stomping the Blues

In this classic work of American music writing, renowned critic Albert Murray argues beautifully and authoritatively that "the blues as such are synonymous with low spirits. Not only is its express purpose to make people feel good, which is to say in high spirits, but in the process of doing so it is actually expected to generate a disposition that is both elegantly playful and heroic in its nonchalance."

In Stomping the Blues Murray explores its history, influences, development, and meaning as only he can. More than two hundred vintage photographs capture the ambiance Murray evokes in lyrical prose. Only the sounds are missing from this lyrical, sensual tribute to the blues.

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released October 17, 2017
ISBN13 9781517903923
Publishers University of Minnesota Press
Pages 272
Dimensions 165 × 244 × 18 mm   ·   580 g
Language English  

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