"Tunes of the Twenties And All That Jazz - The Stories Behind The Songs" by Robert Rawlins (Rookwood House)
978-0-996-59490-5 paperback 294 pp106 illustrations $24.99
Tunes of the Twenties is the first book of its kind to tell the stories behind the classic songs of the Jazz Age. With a Foreword by Vince Giordano (Musical Director for the HBO series Boardwalk Empire), this colorfully illustrated book embarks on a musical journey through the era of speakeasies, gangsters, and hot jazz. Robert Rawlins discusses each of the 250 songs in his previous publication The Real Dixieland Book, and takes readers backstage to share the intriguing, sometimes unbelievable stories associated with their publication and subsequent history.
Robert Rawlins is Professor of Music Theory at Rowan University, where he has taught for 20 years. He received his Ph.D. in Musicology from Rutgers University. Robert plays the clarinet, saxophone, and flute and has been a professional musician his entire life. He has worked with hundreds of entertainers and is a former member of the Philadelphia Pops Orchestra. Robert remains active as a performer of traditional jazz in the Philadelphia area.
Praise for Tunes of the Twenties:
· "Tunes Of The Twenties is filled with fascinating and well-researched tales about the origin and history behind the classic material."
--Scott Yanow, American jazz reviewer, historian and author
· "An outstanding work. I wish I had had it to consult when I was writing my jazz standards book."
--Ted Gioa, American jazz critic and music historian
· "Rawlins' writing style combines seriousness and deep knowledge of the subject with much humor, making it easy to read while being highly rewarding."
--All About Jazz
· "A publication that is a welcome addition to literature commenting on the history of popular song."
--Jazz Journal
Robert Rawlins is available for phone interviews on radio, virtual book club appearances, and appearances by Skype. He can be contacted at 856.313.2914 or robert.rawlins@gmail.com
Website:
http://www.tunesofthetwenties.com/
Buy on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Tunes-Twenties-Stories-Behind-Songs/dp/0996594906/
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