{"product_id":"spreadin-rhythm-around-black-popular-songwriters-1880-1930-paperback","title":"Spreadin' Rhythm Around: Black Popular Songwriters, 1880-1930 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid A. Jasen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGene Jones\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpreadin' Rhythm Around: Black Popular Songwriters, \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003e1880-1930\u003c\/em\u003e is a classic work on a little-studied subject in American music history: the contribution of African-American songwriters to the world of popular song. Hailed by \u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e as \"thoroughly researched and entertainingly written,\" this work documents the careers of songwriters like James A. Bland (\"Carry Me Back to Ole Virginny\"), Bert Williams (\"Nobody\"), W. C. Handy (\"St. Louis Blues\"), Noble Sissle, Eubie Blake (\"I'm Just Wild About Harry\"), and many more. Richly illustrated with rare photographs from sheet music, newspapers, and other unique sources, the book documents an entire era of performance when black singers, dancers, and actors were active on the New York stage. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn sheer depth of research, new information, and full coverage, \u003cem\u003eSpreadin' Rhythm Around\u003c\/em\u003e offers a comprehensive picture of the contributions of black musicians to American popular song. For anyone interested in the history of jazz, pop song, or Broadway, this book will be a revelation.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDave Jasen\u003c\/strong\u003e and\u003cstrong\u003e Gene Jones\u003c\/strong\u003e are the authors of \u003cem\u003eBlack Bottom\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eStomp\u003c\/em\u003e (Routledge, 2001) and\u003cem\u003e That American Rag\u003c\/em\u003e (1998). Well-known as authorities on jazz and blues, each is recognized as a leader in the field. On his own, Jasen authored for Routledge \u003cem\u003eTin Pan Alley7: An Encyclopedia\u003c\/em\u003e(2003) and\u003cem\u003e A Century of American Pop\u003c\/em\u003e (2002). They live in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 464\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.98 x 8.84 x 6.44 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 30, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48224143245560,"sku":"9780415977043","price":105.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5629\/7208\/files\/cFJaSWF4aDBSQ2tIMWFxYWx1N0hQQT09.webp?v=1775897411","url":"https:\/\/barneysbooksellers.com\/products\/spreadin-rhythm-around-black-popular-songwriters-1880-1930-paperback","provider":"Barney's Book Sellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}