Inscribed first edition by the legendary musician, composer, producer, seven-time Oscar nominee, and member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Fine in near fine jacket.
Price: $500.00
"Black artists have always been forced to walk the thin line between what is politically acceptable for them to say and what is not."
One of the titans of the 20th century, Jones's musical accomplishments are too numerous to catalogue: musical arranger for Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra; producer of three of Michael Jackson's greatest albums; composer of nearly forty film scores and television theme songs. Though the pages of his autobiography are filled with famous names, the most illuminating sections deal with his early life and musical training, his behind-the-scenes industry experiences, and, in what he calls a "delayed reaction" to the '60s, his increasing political engagement and his associated commitment to preserving and promoting Black American music and music history. Versatile and appreciative of jazz, classical, gospel, R&B, and contemporary hip hop, Jones stayed loyal to the influences of his youth: "I'm a bebopper to my core, and always will be."
First printing. (New York): (Doubleday), (2001). 9'' x 6''. Original black and burgundy cloth. In original unclipped ($26.00) dust jacket. Illustrated with black and white photographs. 412 pages. Inscribed by Jones on title page: "To Beloved Jon, [Laura], Jack Chase, & Maya — With love, friendship, joy, & the choice of giving / Let's hang, OK?" Minor egdewear and trace rubbing to jacket. Bright.
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