Reminiscing in swingtime : Japanese Americans in American popular music, 1925-1960

Description:

xi, 300 pages : illustrations. The pagination of this book is puzzling, as page number xi is followed immediately by page number 2. Nevertheless, the book is in good or better condition, its pictorial paper wrappers fresh, corners and edges curled; presentation inscription from author on title page, else contents unmarked. 790 grams. Seller Inventory # 012719

About this title:

Synopsis: George Yoshida has brought forth a fascinating tale of Japanese American jazz and swing players whose lives remained unknown to most fans and historians. In telling their stories this book teaches us valuable lessons in American history, as well as jazz history.

Japanese Americans in California and elsewhere often dealt with the trauma and anger of World War II internment by pushing the experience out of their memories. Using well-focused recollections of the 30s and 40s as well as his gentle interviewing skills, Yoshida has set the facts before us.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Reminiscing in swingtime : Japanese ...
Publisher: National Japanese American Historical Society, San Francisco
Publication Date: 1997
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)