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[T]he author has done a fine job of introducing readers to the art form....Her descriptive writing is clear and concise, and her honesty in relating her own fieldwork experiences is worthy of... — Journal of American Folklore More…

Expertly researched and elegantly written, this book is an indispensable addition to the core library of books on American music history. All readers — Choice More…

Propaganda is treated here as any philosophical ethos that inheres in music, whether because of a zeitgeist or by purposeful attempt to influence society by musical manipulation. The author... — Choice More…

Another in the impressive series of discography from Greenwood Press....Mr. Komara has done a super job in detailing the Comet and Dial sessions of Charlie Parker....This book will prove indispensable... — IAJRC Journal More…