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But Beautiful
A Book About Jazz
by Geoff Dyer · 2009 · 240 pages
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About This Book
In eight poetically charged vignettes, Geoff Dyer reconstructs scenes from the lives of jazz legends such as Lester Young, Thelonious Monk, and Charles Mingus. Drawing on photos and anecdotes, the work blends biographical essay and fictional narrative to evoke the spirit of modern jazz. The book explores the creative brilliance and personal struggles of the musicians who shaped the genre.
Book Details
Published
2009
Pages
240
Language
en
ISBN
9780312429478
Awards & Recognition
Somerset Maugham Award (1992)
Audiobook Available
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Narrated by Dion Graham
