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Artie Shaw: Icon of Swing

Artie Shaw: Icon of Swing

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Artie Shaw was a famous bandleader, composer, and clarinetist who dominated the American music scene from 1938 to 1945, known as the Swing Era. His biography covers his life, career, and music, including his time in the Navy during World War II and the Shaw Orchestra. It includes interviews with Shaw and analytical chapters that explore the meaning behind his recordings.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 277 pages
Publication date: 19 November 2023
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc


Artie Shaw, a legendary bandleader, composer, and clarinetist, left an indelible mark on the American music scene during the Swing Era, spanning from 1938 to 1945. His remarkable life and career are explored in this biography, which draws on interviews conducted with Shaw during the 1970s and 1980s. Shaw's life was marked by both personal and professional challenges, including a difficult childhood and marriages to famous actresses like Lana Turner and Ava Gardner. The book delves into Shaw's Swing Era, his time in the Navy during World War II, and the formation of the Shaw Orchestra. Additionally, analytical chapters delve into the deeper meaning behind his recordings, shedding light on the growth and evolution of his music.


Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781476689708

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