The Complete Entertainment Discography: From 1897-1942 (Roots of Jazz Series) Updated and Expanded Edition [Hardcover]

Brian Rust (Author), Allen Debus (Author), Allen G. Debus (Photographer)

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Hardcover: 794 pages
Publisher: Da Capo Press; 2 Sub edition (January 1988)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0306762102
ISBN-13: 978-0306762109
Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 2.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,122,723 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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William "Bud" Abbott : b. Asbury Park, N.J., 1895. Read the first page

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studio orchestra, unknown orchestra, own ukulele, small instrumental group, small jazz band, vocal duets, novelty orchestra, vocal refrain, stage debut, humorous monologues, ukulele player, film debut, vocal trio, vocal quartet, cabaret entertainer, vaudeville comedian, four titles, vaudeville artist, film career

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New York, Los Angeles, Nat Shilkret, Ray Noble, Victor Young, The Girl, The Man, Winter Garden, Rosario Bourdon, Billy Murray, The Blues, Love Song, Carroll Gibbons, Roy Fox, Music Box, Love Col, Bing Crosby, Love Vic, Victor Orchestra, Lew Stone, Little Bit, Love Dec, World War, San Francisco, Drury Lane

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