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Carmen McRae: Miss Jazz [Hardcover]

Leslie Gourse (Author)

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Publication Date: April 2001

Carmen McRae

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Hardcover: 154 pages
Publisher: Billboard Books; 1St Edition edition (April 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 082307904X
ISBN-13: 978-0823079049
Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds

Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,183,219 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected, July 21, 2001

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I've always loved Carmen's music and have felt she was one of the most influential singers on the jazz scene. This book is ok if you want a somewhat boring chronological history of her recording sessions with some newspaper reviews thrown in. But I was extremely dissapointed in not getting a real insight as to who Carmen was as a person and what made her tick. I also felt that some of the statements made by her associates seemed to be presented in a jaded fashion. I also believe the author made more of the singer's marijuana use and sexual orientation than was warranted. It wasn't easy then and it isn't easy now being a woman in the music business. Book = Big disapointment.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Very Sad, July 26, 2001

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Ms. Gourse's biography does not, in my opinion, do justice to this legandary jazz artist. I was hoping for some improvement over her biography on Sarah Vaughan, however, my opinion is that Ms. Gourse's Carmen McRae bio takes her down a few more notches as a biographer/writer. I almost got the feeling that it was slapped together quickly due to publishing deadlines or a general lack of interest in the subject.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Error-filled, poorly written, July 24, 2001

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Poorly researched, poorly written, with no real insight into the life of Ms. McRae. Avoid.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Utterly Shameful Review, Careless !
The author L. Gourse was shameful, utterly careless in her dealing and research of the gem that is Carmen! Read more

Published on April 22, 2003 by Carol Ann Avorgbedor

2.0 out of 5 stars Typical Leslie Gourse Book
What a missed opportunity! There are not many books written about wonderful Carmen Mc Rae and Gourse could finally writte something interesting about this underrated singer but... Read more

Published on August 20, 2002 by Sasha

1.0 out of 5 stars Needs knowledge of subject
The woman cannot spell, but not only does she have great trouble with the language, she seems clueless when it comes to her subject. Read more

Published on April 3, 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended for jazz music fans
Leslie Gourse's Carmen Mcrae, Miss Jazz tells of the life of a jazz singer who grew up during the swing era in Harlem to make her mark on the music world at the ripe 'old' age of... Read more

Published on August 16, 2001 by Midwest Book Review

5.0 out of 5 stars If you liked Ken Burns' Jazz...
I think it's wonderful that there are books such as Ms. Gourse's out there on the market. Although I was surprised not to see her as one of the jazz experts enlisted in the making... Read more

Published on July 24, 2001 by it's my party

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't bother - Ms. Gourse certainly didn't!
Despite the fact that I have consistently disliked Leslie Gourse's writing in her books, magazine articles, and liner notes, I looked forward to reading this book. Read more

Published on July 23, 2001 by Jessica

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