The Jazz Life of Dr. Billy Taylor

by Billy Taylor and Teresa L. Reed

Book Overview

Legendary jazz ambassador Dr. Billy Taylor's autobiography spans more than six decades, from the heyday of jazz on 52nd Street in 1940s New York City to CBS Sunday Morning. Taylor fought not only for the recognition of jazz music as "America's classical music" but also for the recognition of black musicians as key contributors to the American music repertoire. Peppered with anecdotes recalling encounters with other jazz legends such as Jelly...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 025300909X
• ISBN13: 9780253009098
• Release Date: April 2013
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 9.2"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher