In a series of candid interviews with jazz players; composers; and critics; Gene Lees explores racism in the past and present of jazzmdash;both the white racism that for decades ghettoized black musicians and their music; and the prejudice that Lees documents of some black musicians against their white counterparts. With subjects ranging from Horace Silver to Dave Brubeck to Red Rodney; and a new introduction analyzing recent developments; Cats of Any Color chronicles jazz as a multiethnic art.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great Gift For The ElderlyBy Patty ThomasI bought this book for my elderly aunt who was born in Jersey City; NJ. She loves this book. She was struck by the picture on the cover as she recognized it as the place she and her sister ran into Frank Sinatra who asked them to watch his baby (Nancy) for a few minutes while he ran upstairs in that apartment building for a few minutes. He gave them each $10.00 (a lot of money back then!). Whether or not that is REALLY the spot where that event happened that day...who knows. It sparked a memory for her and thats all that counts. There are pictures of the Jersey City Medical Center (where her father and brother worked); pictures of movie theaters she visited; etc. She is really enjoying her memories.So; this is a great gift for elderly folks. I believe this type of book is done for many cities in the US; so perhaps you can find a city for one of your elderly relatives. Theyll really enjoy it!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy REWonderful photos and engaging commentary make this a wonderful purchase.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy joy romeoGreat
