Living with Music: Ralph Ellison's Jazz Writings

by Ralph Ellison

Book Overview

Before Ralph Ellison became one of America s greatest writers, he was a musician and a student of jazz, writing widely on his favorite music for more than fifty years. Now, jazz authority Robert O... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0679640347
• ISBN13: 9780679640349
• Release Date: May 2001
• Publisher: Modern Library
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.0" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

Must Have for Those Seeking A Literary Exploration thru Jazz

Ellison remains one of the finest writers on jazz to have ever taken pen to paper. "Living with Music" is living proof, even though he is no longer with us. This book is ideal for readers seeking a literary exploration through jazz. In addition to Ellison's writings, Robert O'Meally's introduction offers keen insight into the style of jazz culture.I wouldn't recommend this book to readers looking for an introduction to jazz. For that, I would suggest sticking to liner notes, writings by musicians, and objective writers. However, for those who are looking to explore the whole of jazz culture, that moves beyond the listen, you'll thoroughly enjoy the read. My personal favorite is "Cadillac Flambe." "The Charlie Christian Story" contains some of my favorite quotes on jazz culture.