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World's Best Jazz Club: The Story Of Bennets Lane

by David James
RM21.57 MYR RM14.26 MYR 34% off
World's Best Jazz Club: The Story Of Bennets Lane - Thryft
World's Best Jazz Club: The Story Of Bennets Lane - Thryft

Unique Melodic journey through the heart of Australian jazz.

This book would be a good read for anyone who wants to dive deep into the captivating world of Australian jazz. Through over 50 insightful interviews, David James brings the history of Bennetts Lane, one of the world's best jazz clubs, to life. As a journalist and jazz musician himself, James takes you on a melodic journey that explores the characters, musical styles, and changing aesthetics of Australian jazz. Prepare to be enchanted by the passion and talent that resonates throughout this iconic club's story.

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World's Best Jazz Club: The Story Of Bennets Lane

by David James
RM21.57 MYR RM14.26 MYR 34% off
ISBN: 9780987542946
Authors: David James
Publisher: Major Street Publishing
Date of Publication: 2014-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Biographies & Memoirs, Music
Related Topics: Memoir, History, Biography, Music
Goodreads rating: 4.33
(rated by 3 readers)

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When renowned jazz trumpeter, Wynton Marsalis, told Bennetts Lane founder and owner, Michael Tortoni, “There are not too many jazz clubs like this, anywhere.” Tortoni knew then that he was on the right track. World’s Best Jazz Club is the story of Bennetts Lane, which is in turn the story of Australian jazz over the last two decades. The characters, the musical styles, the changing aesthetics, the new techniques. Through more than 50 interviews, author, journalist and accomplished jazz musician, David James has pieced together the history of this iconic club.
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Unique Melodic journey through the heart of Australian jazz.

This book would be a good read for anyone who wants to dive deep into the captivating world of Australian jazz. Through over 50 insightful interviews, David James brings the history of Bennetts Lane, one of the world's best jazz clubs, to life. As a journalist and jazz musician himself, James takes you on a melodic journey that explores the characters, musical styles, and changing aesthetics of Australian jazz. Prepare to be enchanted by the passion and talent that resonates throughout this iconic club's story.