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There is no, more reliable guide to New Orleans music, its heritage and tradition... -- Peter Guralnick, author of A Listener's Guide to Blues, Sweet Soul Music, and others


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A must for fans of Rhythm and Blues and New Orleans Music. Now in its fourth printing, Jeff Hannusch received an American Book Award in 1986 for this well written and lavishly illustrated volume of history and the stories of success and failure of more than two dozen important New Orleans Rhythm and Blues figures.

Paperback only, 388 pages, 5.5x8.5 inches


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  • Paperback: 388 pages
  • Publisher: Swallow Pubns (November 1985)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0961424508
  • ISBN-13: 978-0961424503
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #703,350 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars New Orleans Music Bible, July 24, 2002
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This is one of the books that I look at all the time. Easy to read and great info - great pictures. Better than an oyster po boy. Lots of behind the scenes stuff.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read, January 20, 2002
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A great subject in the hands of a great writer. Hannusch lets the musicians tell their own stories.
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