The Soul of New Orleans: A Legacy of Rhythm and Blues (Paperback)

~ Jeffery Hannusch (Author)

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..a tireless investigator and chronicler of the ever-fascinating New Orleans R&B scene. -- John Broven, author of R&B in New Orleans & South to Louisiana

Product Description

A comprehensive document of the rise and fall of New Orleans rhythm and blues. It presents scores of colorful and important profiles as it explores the activities of the city's clubs, musicians, record companies, recording studios, and much more. Includes over 100 photographs and illustrations and a full appendix including a selected discography. A must for fans of New Orleans rhythm and blues.

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Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Swallow Pubns (November 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0961424583
• ISBN-13: 978-0961424589
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #427,603 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A labor of love, May 15, 2002

By A Customer

This book gets five stars.
But Jeff really needs to get someone to copyread this text. Not to pick nits, but some words are mispelled and some teeny weeny inaccurate details might tend to take Hannusch's hard work and clear dedication to the subject matter with an unnecessary grain of salt.
Okay, enough of that. The fact is, if it weren't for what happened musically in New Orleans, we'd all very likely be listening to something else right now and not having as much fun. And if Jeff Hannusch hadn't taken the time to research and write up the history of New Orleans rhythm and blues, it might never have been done. Five stars, Jeff. Hire a copyreader for the next edition and this book will sparkle more than it does already.
-- NA

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Soulfull Writing - A Love Letter to NOLA Music, September 26, 2004

By	John Preble "UCM Museum Director" (ABITA SPRINGS, LA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a wonderful book full of great writing and great photos. The author has done a lot of footwork covering the subject. I tell all my Cresent City Music Loving Friends to get this book. It will be very hard for other authors to come behind this book and cover the same subject. Get this book for yourself - but don't lend it out - it won't come back.