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Finding Bix: The Life and Afterlife of a Jazz Legend
By Wolfe, Brendan
- ISBN
- 9781609385064 9781609385071
- Publisher
- Univ. of Iowa
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Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 2017 | arts and humanities
Hailing from Bix Beiderbecke's (1903–31) hometown of Davenport, IA, the author charts his personal quest to understand the somewhat elusive history and character of the jazz cornetist. Wolfe begins with a brief history of the town and its role in nurturing Beiderbecke. He continues with the now familiar story: Beiderbecke as a child prodigy on piano; his first i...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
