Grant Green: Rediscovering the Forgotten Genius of Jazz Guitar — 1st Ed

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Grant Green: Rediscovering the Forgotten Genius of Jazz Guitar — 1st Ed

Name: Grant Green: Rediscovering the Forgotten Genius of Jazz Guitar — 1st Ed
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Grant Green: Rediscovering the Forgotten Genius of Jazz Guitar, Sharony Andrews Green — 1st Edition

Publication: San Francisco, Miller Freeman Books, 1999

Formatting: 8vo, pp. xii, 274.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The binding is remarkably tight and square with no lean, indicating careful handling. The maroon paper boards and black cloth spine are crisp, and the gilt titling on the spine and front board remains uniformly bright and unoxidised. Internally, the pages are clean and entirely free from foxing or age-toning. The unclipped dust jacket exhibits only negligible handling wear to the extremities, maintaining its vibrant presentation without any notable chips, creases, or tears.

Catalogue Note: First edition, first printing, with the complete number line '99 00 01 02 03 04 5 4 3 2 1' present on the copyright page. Quarter-bound in black cloth over maroon paper boards.

This biography of the influential hard bop guitarist features a selection of black-and-white photographic plates, notably including cover and interior portraits captured by Blue Note Records executive and photographer Francis Wolff.

First edition hardcovers of this work in well-preserved condition are uncommon on the open market, as the title was subsequently widely distributed as a paperback.

A detailed, intimate biography of one of the most prolific guitarists of the hard bop era. Sharony Andrews Green meticulously pieces together the life of her father-in-law, Grant Green, documenting his rapid rise as a session leader for Blue Note Records in the 1960s and his enduring legacy in jazz and funk. Through interviews with family, friends, and fellow musicians, the book examines both his personal challenges and the distinct single-note playing style that established his lasting reputation in the jazz pantheon.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Sharony Andrews Green

Book Publisher: Miller Freeman Books

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Autobiography, Biography & Memoirs

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 274

Book Publication Year: 1999

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: San Francisco, United States

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