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Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1442254424
ISBN-13
9781442254428
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Product Key Features
Book Title
John Lee Sonny Boy Williamson : the Blues Harmonica of Chicago's Bronzeville
Number of Pages
246 Pages
Language
English
Topic
History & Criticism, Composers & Musicians, Genres & Styles / Blues, Individual Composer & Musician, Musical Instruments / General
Publication Year
2016
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Music, Biography & Autobiography
Book Series
Roots of American Music: Folk, Americana, Blues, and Country Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
18.9 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2016-010945
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
Williamson, one of the well-known blues harmonica players and singers from the golden era of the blues, gets the royal treatment from musicologist Inaba, who elevates him as an American musical innovator. Williamson was born in 1914 and nicknamed Sonny Boy by his grandmother in his native Tennessee. When he was 11, his mother gave him a harmonica, sparking endless hours of practice until he could perform locally. Blues fans acknowledge Williamson's supreme talent on the blues harp, which was recorded in the 1937-1938 Aurora sessions and the 1938-1948 Chicago dates. When the singer joined the blues legends of the popular Bluebird Records in its glory days, his clever phrasing and dazzling harp technique sent his fans rushing to buy his more than 120 recorded sides for the Bluebird and RCA Victor labels. He also recorded a smash hit, 'Good Morning, School Girl,' in 1937. Inaba pays much attention to Williamson's drinking problem, womanizing, and reckless behavior leading to his murder in 1948--maybe too much. Despite Williamson's flaws, Inaba confirms the prickly singer, who transformed down-home country blues into a unique up-tempo urban jump sound, as a genuine folk hero influential in one of America's signature musical forms., Mitsutoshi Inaba's new biography of John Lee Williamson--the "first Sonny Boy"--is a must-have book not just for blues scholars, but for any serious student of the blues harmonica. Inaba has combined rich archival research and song-by-song analysis, including commentary by contemporary master Joe Filisko, into a vibrant portrait of the first star of the blues harp. I learned a lot from this study. Great work!, Mitsutoshi Inaba's new biography of John Lee Williamson--the "first Sonny Boy"--is a must-have book not just for blues scholars, but for any serious student of the blues harmonica. Inaba has combined rich archival research and song-by-song analysis, including commentary by contemporary master Joe Filisko, into a vibrant portrait of the first star of the blues harp. I learned a lot from this study. Great work!, This one, originally started as a collaboration with Jim O'Neal, is a very easy read indeed. It flows beautifully and sweeps the reader along effortlessly....The bibliography is impressively thorough. Heartily recommended., "Williamson, one of the well-known blues harmonica players and singers from the golden era of the blues, gets the royal treatment from musicologist Inaba, who elevates him as an American musical innovator. Williamson was born in 1914 and nicknamed Sonny Boy by his grandmother in his native Tennessee. When he was 11, his mother gave him a harmonica, sparking endless hours of practice until he could perform locally. Blues fans acknowledge Williamson's supreme talent on the blues harp, which was recorded in the 1937-1938 Aurora sessions and the 1938-1948 Chicago dates. When the singer joined the blues legends of the popular Bluebird Records in its glory days, his clever phrasing and dazzling harp technique sent his fans rushing to buy his more than 120 recorded sides for the Bluebird and RCA Victor labels. He also recorded a smash hit, 'Good Morning, School Girl,' in 1937. Inaba pays much attention to Williamson's drinking problem, womanizing, and reckless behavior leading to his murder in 1948--maybe too much. Despite Williamson's flaws, Inaba confirms the prickly singer, who transformed down-home country blues into a unique up-tempo urban jump sound, as a genuine folk hero influential in one of America's signature musical forms." -- Publishers Weekly "This one, originally started as a collaboration with Jim O'Neal, is a very easy read indeed. It flows beautifully and sweeps the reader along effortlessly....The bibliography is impressively thorough. Heartily recommended." -- Blues & Rhythm "[A]uthor Mitsutoshi Inaba traces Williamson's life, providing in-depth examinations of subsequent recording sessions for more than 120 tracks that the harmonica cut during his short career. The author also takes a look at key sessions where Williamson provided backing for artists like Williams, Rachell, and Henry Townsend. There are also breakdowns of songs with tablature provided by the author, who learned how to play blues harmonica in order to better understand Williamson's style. Two key parts of the research for the book were provided by Jim O'Neal, co-founder of Living Blues magazine and an early collaborator on the project. The unpublished interviews with T.W. Utley, Williamson's half brother, and Fred Utley, his uncle, contain information that allows Inaba to go beyond the music in developing his portrayal. Included in the book are twelve pages of b&w photos, extensive notes, and a complete discography of all the tracks Williamson cut under his name.... If you have more than a passing interest in the blues harmonica legacy - or want to broaden your knowledge about one of the key innovators of the music - add this one to your reading list." -- Blues Blast Magazine "Mitsutoshi Inaba's new biography of John Lee Williamson--the "first Sonny Boy"--is a must-have book not just for blues scholars, but for any serious student of the blues harmonica. Inaba has combined rich archival research and song-by-song analysis, including commentary by contemporary master Joe Filisko, into a vibrant portrait of the first star of the blues harp. I learned a lot from this study. Great work!" --Adam Gussow, blues harmonicist, University of Mississippi, [A]uthor Mitsutoshi Inaba traces Williamson's life, providing in-depth examinations of subsequent recording sessions for more than 120 tracks that the harmonica cut during his short career. The author also takes a look at key sessions where Williamson provided backing for artists like Williams, Rachell, and Henry Townsend. There are also breakdowns of songs with tablature provided by the author, who learned how to play blues harmonica in order to better understand Williamson's style. Two key parts of the research for the book were provided by Jim O'Neal, co-founder of Living Blues magazine and an early collaborator on the project. The unpublished interviews with T.W. Utley, Williamson's half brother, and Fred Utley, his uncle, contain information that allows Inaba to go beyond the music in developing his portrayal. Included in the book are twelve pages of b&w photos, extensive notes, and a complete discography of all the tracks Williamson cut under his name.... If you have more than a passing interest in the blues harmonica legacy - or want to broaden your knowledge about one of the key innovators of the music - add this one to your reading list.
Dewey Decimal
788.821643092
Table Of Content
Chapter 1: Learning the Blues: Jackson, Tennessee: 1914-1937 Chapter 2: Reaching New Heights: St. Louis and Aurora, Illinois: 1937-1938 Chapter 3: Windy City Blues: Chicago: 1939-1943 Chapter 4: The Sound of Bronzeville: 1943-1948 Chapter 5:The Final Days: 1948 Epilogue Sonny Boy's Legacy: 1948-Present
Synopsis
Mitsutoshi Inaba offers the first full-length biography of this key figure in the evolution of the Chicago blues. Interviews with Sonny Boy's family members and his last harmonica student provide new insights into the character of the man as well as the techniques of the musician., John Lee "Sonny Boy" Williamson was one of the most popular blues harmonica players and singers from the late 1930s through the 1940s. Recording for the Bluebird Records and RCA Victor labels, Sonny Boy shaped Chicago's music scene with an innovative style that gave structure and speed to blues harmonica performance. His recording in 1937 of "Good Morning, School Girl," followed by others made him a hit with Southern black audiences who had migrated north. Unfortunately, his popularity and recording career ended on June 1, 1948, when he was robbed and murdered in Chicago, Illinois. In 1980, he was inducted into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame. Mitsutoshi Inaba offers the first full-length biography of this key figure in the evolution of the Chicago blues. Taking readers through Sonny Boy's career, Inaba illustrates how Sonny Boy lived through the lineage of blues harmonica performance, drawing on established traditions and setting out a blueprint for the growing electric blues scene. Interviews with Sonny Boy's family members and his last harmonica student provide new insights into the character of the man as well as the techniques of the musician. John Lee "Sonny Boy" Williamson: The Blues Harmonica of Chicago's Bronzeville provides fans and musicians alike an invaluable exploration of the life and legacy of one the Chicago blues' founding figures.
LC Classification Number
ML419.W53I53 2016
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