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African American musicians Biography African Americans Music Armstrong, Louis 1901-1971 Depressions 1929 United States History Songs and music Ellington, Duke 1899-1974 Goodman, Benny 1909-1986 Holiday, Billie 1915-1959 Jazz 1931-1940 History and criticism Jazz musicians United States Biography United States History 1901-1909 FictionPeterson, Tracie
Summary: In 1901, Mary, an accomplished sharpshooter, can't rest until the man who killed her brother is brought to justice. Journalist Christopher is immediately captivated by Mary--but getting close to someone would threaten to bring his past to light. Can they find healing from the past together?
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group 2019
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Summary: 1902. Ella Fleming is on the run from her past and the secrets that could tear her family apart. As a member of the Brookstone Wild West Extravaganza, a wild west show comprised of all-female performers, her uncanny talent for trick riding impresses the viewers. Only while performing can she forget the truth about who she really is - the daughter of a murderer. Phillip DeShazer blames himself...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group 2019
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FICTION PeterSummary: Amid the hard times of the Depression new dances, the Lindy Hop and Swing, caught on at the dance halls of New York even as the jobless lined the streets and drought ruined Midwest farms. Jazz, during 1929 through 1935, lifted the nation's spirit. Record sales boomed while Armstrong became a major entertainer as singer, trumpeter, band leader, radio and film performer. Ellington's elegance,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PBS DVD 2000
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1 available in Movies, Call number: DVD 781 BurnsSummary: In the mid 1930s, as the Great Depression refuses to lift, Benny Goodman finds himself hailed as the "King of Swing" and becomes the first white bandleader to hire black musicians. He has a host or rivals among them, Chick Webb, Tommy Dorsey, Jimmie Lunceford, Glen Miller and Artie Shaw. Louis Armstrong heads a big band of his own, while Duke Ellington continues his independent course, but...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PBS DVD 2000
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1 available in Movies, Call number: DVD 781 BurnsKinzer, Stephen
Contents: White and peaceful wings -- There may be an explosion -- The great day of my life -- Islands or canned goods -- If they resist, what shall we do? -- Stinkpot -- I turn green in bed at midnight -- What a choice for a patriotic American! -- The Constitution does not apply -- You will get used to it -- The deep hurt.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 327.730 KinzerSummary: In the late 1930s, as the Great Depression deepens, jazz thrives. The saxophone emerges as an iconic instrument of the music; this segment introduces two of its masters, Coleman Hawkins and Lester Young. Young migrates to Kansas City, where a vibrant music scene is prospering with musicians such as trumpeter Harry "Sweets" Edison and drummers Jo Jones and Chick Webb. Out of this ferment emerges...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PBS DVD 2000