Jazztimes
Obviously an indispensable tool for Goodman collectors...should also be of value to those wishing to increase their knowledge of classic swing recordings and the men who make them.
CHOICE
This meticulously researched work, laced with historically relevant and often humorous anecdotes, makes an important contribution to the history of 20th-century America's music and culture. All collections.
Big Bands International
...choc-full of data...a gem that all Goodman fans will want to have and keep.
American Reference Books Annual
Of interest to jazz scholars and swing fans is a list of newly discovered broadcast recordings on acetate and tape. Interesting and highly readable anecdotes and additional recollections are scattered throughout the text.
JazzTimes
Obviously an indispensable tool for Goodman collectors...should also be of value to those wishing to increase their knowledge of classic swing recordings and the men who make them.
Choice
This meticulously researched work, laced with historically relevant and often humorous anecdotes, makes an important contribution to the history of 20th-century America's music and culture. All collections.
American Reference Books Annual (ARBA)
Of interest to jazz scholars and swing fans is a list of newly discovered broadcast recordings on acetate and tape. Interesting and highly readable anecdotes and additional recollections are scattered throughout the text.
Choice
This meticulously researched work, laced with historically relevant and often humorous anecdotes, makes an important contribution to the history of 20th-century America's music and culture. All collections..
Jazztimes
Obviously an indispensable tool for Goodman collectors...should also be of value to those wishing to increase their knowledge of classic swing recordings and the men who make them..
Booknews
Presents swing fans, jazz scholars, and collectors with listings of newly discovered recordings, broadcasts, and engagements of the famed clarinetist which were unearthed since Connor's 1988 bio-discography he's done three before the present one. Connor also relates intimate recollections of his friendship with Goodman and includes: 28 photographs, many previously unpublished; current prices for Goodman memorabilia; a schedule of film and television appearances available on video; a necrology of sidemen and associates. 9x12<"> Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
