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Book Synopsis
The origins and development of western swing as a vibrant current in the mainstream of jazz.

Trade Review
Although Boyd states that 'this book is only a beginning', Jazz of the Southwest is, in fact, a rich source of information on both the music and the men who made the music. It is a thoughtful and readable celebration of western swing. * Western Historical Quarterly *

Table of Contents
Preface
Note to the Reader
Introduction: Western Swing and the Texas Mystique
Chapter 1. Western Swing: Description and Development
Chapter 2. Western Swing Fiddlers
Chapter 3. Western Swing Guitarists
Chapter 4. The Steel Guitar in Western Swing
Chapter 5. The Western Swing Rhythm Section: Banjo and Bass
Chapter 6. The Western Swing Rhythm Section: Piano and Drums
Chapter 7. The Rest of the Western Swing Band: Horn Players and Vocalists
Conclusion
Notes
Works Cited
Index

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    A Paperback / softback by Jean A. Boyd

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      Publisher: University of Texas Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 01/05/1998
      ISBN13: 9780292708600, 978-0292708600
      ISBN10: 0292708602

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The origins and development of western swing as a vibrant current in the mainstream of jazz.

      Trade Review
      Although Boyd states that 'this book is only a beginning', Jazz of the Southwest is, in fact, a rich source of information on both the music and the men who made the music. It is a thoughtful and readable celebration of western swing. * Western Historical Quarterly *

      Table of Contents
      Preface
      Note to the Reader
      Introduction: Western Swing and the Texas Mystique
      Chapter 1. Western Swing: Description and Development
      Chapter 2. Western Swing Fiddlers
      Chapter 3. Western Swing Guitarists
      Chapter 4. The Steel Guitar in Western Swing
      Chapter 5. The Western Swing Rhythm Section: Banjo and Bass
      Chapter 6. The Western Swing Rhythm Section: Piano and Drums
      Chapter 7. The Rest of the Western Swing Band: Horn Players and Vocalists
      Conclusion
      Notes
      Works Cited
      Index

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