Really The Blues by Bernard Wolfe, Milton Mezz Mezzrow
The Autobiography of a White Jazzman
"Really The Blues" is a jazz memoir that takes the reader on a journey through the life of a clarinetist and saxophonist who immerses himself in the world of jazz and the African American experience during the early to mid-20th century. The book chronicles his transformation from a young Jewish boy in Chicago to a central figure in the Harlem jazz scene, his friendships with legendary musicians, and his experiences with racism, drug addiction, and imprisonment. It offers a candid and colorful perspective on the complexities of race, music, and counterculture, providing an insider's look at the evolution of jazz and its cultural impact.
The 3625th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1946
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 424
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- Dans Till Svart Pipa
- Really the Blues
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- Best Foreign Work of Fiction Chosen by Francophone Writers (French literary magazine Transfuge)