The first full-length biography of Johnny Hodges, Rabbit's Blues tells the story of one of the premier saxophonists in jazz history, who brought the woody tone and bluesy technique of New Orleans music to the hot East Coast jazz of the Ellington orchestra.
Set in 14th century Japan, the story follows Kimiko Chou, a determined girl seeking justice after the brutal murder of her mother and brother by robbers. With her father, a samurai warrior, away on an invasion of Korea, Kimiko embarks on a perilous mission to avenge her family's deaths and reclaim her sense of safety and honor. The narrative explores themes of resilience, vengeance, and the struggles of a young girl in a tumultuous historical context.
The first comprehensive work on the subject in over 15 years, this book draws on new research to delve deeper into music of the American Midwest that evolved into Kansas City jazz, and includes profiles of individual musicians who developed very different styles within or beyond the framework of... číst celé