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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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A 'must' for any avid jazz fan who relishes a 'you are there' experiential survey.
Alive at the Village Vanguard: My Life In and Out of Jazz Time captures the life of jazz artist Lorraine Gordon, who knew virtually all the big names of jazz. She was not only a business woman and mother, but owned the most famous jazz club in the world, the Village Vanguard: this is the story of the rise of that club, her encounters with Miles Davis, Monk, and more, and...
Published on February 5, 2007 by Midwest Book Review
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Mildly interesting from a history of jazz/ philosophy of jazz point of view
Lorraine Gordon has led an interesting life and one well worth reporting. She does an admirable job in this autobiography. If, however, one seeks information about jazz events that occurred at her club in any sort of detail, one needs to look elsewhere.
Published on January 24, 2007 by David Ring
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Mildly interesting from a history of jazz/ philosophy of jazz point of view,
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This review is from: Alive at the Village Vanguard: My Life In and Out of Jazz Time (Hardcover)
Lorraine Gordon has led an interesting life and one well worth reporting. She does an admirable job in this autobiography. If, however, one seeks information about jazz events that occurred at her club in any sort of detail, one needs to look elsewhere.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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A 'must' for any avid jazz fan who relishes a 'you are there' experiential survey.,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Alive at the Village Vanguard: My Life In and Out of Jazz Time (Hardcover)
Alive at the Village Vanguard: My Life In and Out of Jazz Time captures the life of jazz artist Lorraine Gordon, who knew virtually all the big names of jazz. She was not only a business woman and mother, but owned the most famous jazz club in the world, the Village Vanguard: this is the story of the rise of that club, her encounters with Miles Davis, Monk, and more, and vignettes of their personalities and encounters. Black and white photos blend with music history and cultural insights to make for a lively survey of the Village scene and the artists who made up the jazz world. A 'must' for any avid jazz fan who relishes a 'you are there' experiential survey.
Diane C. Donovan California Bookwatch
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Wonderful read,
By LBWheels457 (Milwaukee, WI) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Alive at the Village Vanguard: My Life In and Out of Jazz Time (Hardcover)
This book is a wonderful read for any jazz fan! It goes through the life of Larraine Gordon and has some wonderful insights as to why the Village Vanguard is what it is! It's an easy read and I highly recommend this book!
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0 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Alive at the Village Vanguard,
This review is from: Alive at the Village Vanguard: My Life In and Out of Jazz Time (Hardcover)
Very interesting and informative. An honest woman, dedicated to jazz and jazz musicians.
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Alive at the Village Vanguard: My Life In and Out of Jazz Time by Lorraine Gordon (Hardcover - October 1, 2006)
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