Over 250 Disco-era album covers-from sexy to silly; elegant to outrageous-that brings alive a time when fashion; politics; and sexuality all converged in harmony on the dance floor.Paging through To Disco; with Love is like catching Saturday Night Fever all over again. From Diana Ross and Donna Summer gazing fiercely from their chart topping albums to the Village Peoples trademark costumes and the Bee Gees blinding white jumpsuits; To Disco celebrates the days when the dance floor ruled the world. Gathered together and presented chronologically; these striking covers tell the story of a moment in time when art and photography; music; and dance changed the world. We see a rapid evolution; from the early days when Discos roots were firmly planted in Soul; Latin; and Jazz; all the way to the digital revolution of the 1980s. Like fleeting moments caught in the strobe; these covers vibrantly capture our takes on fashion and beauty; wealth and status; sex; race; and even God. As the hair gets bigger; bell bottoms wider; and platform shoes steeper; the vibrancy and energy of this moment in music history is brought back to vivid life. Accompanied by insightful; spirited descriptions that showcase the evolving trends in photography; illustration; and design; To Disco; with Love charts the history of the music and the industry during its groovy heyday.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The Greatest Of The Jazz MusiciansBy prisrobCab Calloway was jazz; and he was a premier jazz aficionado. He was raised in Baltimore; and moved to Chicago. His first appearance on the stage was in a show at the Loop Theatre with his sister; Blanche. In 1929; he returned to Chicago and acted as a vocalist with The Alabamians. He returned to New York and appeared with the Hot Chocolate Revue. In He took over The Missourians; eventually changing the name to Cab Calloway and His Orchestra.Cab recorded Minnie the Moocher; a trademark song that would remain his for his entire life. He became the leader of a band that took over for Duke Ellington. He was known as "The man in the zoot suit with the reet pleats." He brought slang along with his own brand of music in early radio broadcasts in the 1930s and 40s.Cab was on Broadway and then went to the London stage with Porgy and Bess. He and Pearl Bailey had a Broadway revival of Hello Dolly. He was in films four decades which introduced him to a whole new audience. I love Cab Calloway and his brand of music. We are all indebted to him .Recommended. prisrob 04-24-11Are You Hep to the JiveThe Early Years: 1930-341 of 1 people found the following review helpful. He used a lot of technical information that only other musicians would know or care about or understand and it was pretty dry reBy Dolores RosarioA lot of the information in this book was taken from Cabs own book; Minnie The Moocher and Me"; but Alyn doesnt have Cabs way with words. He used a lot of technical information that only other musicians would know or care about or understand and it was pretty dry reading.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. . . . all the right notes; but it doesnt swing . . .By Mark S. CrawfordI enjoyed reading this book. I appreciate all the information. With that said; the title is a little misleading. The book is not so much about Cab the person as it is about his bands and his music. There is ample content about the places Cab played; lots and lots of band members names; and plenty of other related details about the bands travels and gigs. The pace is brisk and concentrated; and hits the significant highlights.However; there is not a comparable amount of insight into the man himself. In fact; it kind of put me off that in at least six chapters the author quoted Cabs autobiography. Ive read the autobiography - I bought this book to experience a different perspective! With a title like "The Life of Cab Calloway" I expected to learn more about the person. Perhaps if the book were titled something like "The Life of Cab Calloways Bands;" or "The Music of Cab Calloway;" it would more accurately reflect the books content.Again; I enjoyed this book and appreciate the information. I dont regret reading it. Given the title; though; I was hoping to learn more about the person we know as Cab Calloway.
