Stomping the Blues

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Music, Music Styles, Jazz & Blues, Blues, Jazz
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Author: Albert Murray ISBN: 9781452956152
Publisher: University of Minnesota Press Publication: October 17, 2017
Imprint: Univ Of Minnesota Press Language: English
Author: Albert Murray
ISBN: 9781452956152
Publisher: University of Minnesota Press
Publication: October 17, 2017
Imprint: Univ Of Minnesota Press
Language: English

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.

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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.

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