books by Ken Vail (ellington scrapbook 1950-1974)

books by Ken Vail

books:

Swing Era Scrapbook: The Teenage Diaries and Radio Logs of Bob Inman, 1936-1938 (Studies in Jazz Series)

5 reviews
Ken Vail

The Scarecrow Press, Inc., 2006

An incredibly detailed chronicle by a true jazz enthusiast
Jazz expert and historian Ken Vail draws upon his considerable expertise in compiling the materials that have become published as the Swing Era Scrapbook: The Teenage Diaries And Radio Logs Of Bob Inman, 1936-1938. The Swing Era Scrapbook is not a standard narrative text, but rather devoted to listing logs of the tunes played by bands on thousands of radio broadcasts and recording sessions. The ...

Dizzy Gillespie: The Bebop Years 1937-1952 (Ken Vail's Jazz Itineraries 1)
Ken Vail

The Scarecrow Press, Inc., 2003

The Jazz Itineraries series, a new format based on Ken Vail's successful Jazz Diaries, charts the careers of famous jazz musicians, listing club and concert appearances with details of recording sessions and movie appearances. Copiously illustrated with contemporary photographs, newspaper extracts, record and performance reviews, ads and posters, the series provides a fascinating insight into the lives of the greatest jazz musicians of our ...

Count Basie: Swingin' the Blues 1936-1950 (Ken Vail's Jazz Itineraries 3)
Ken Vail

The Scarecrow Press, Inc., 2003

The Jazz Itinerariesseries, a new format based on Ken Vail's successful Jazz Diaries, charts the careers of famous jazz musicians, listing club and concert appearances with details of recording sessions and movie appearances. Copiously illustrated with contemporary photographs, newspaper extracts, record and performance reviews, ads and posters, the series provides a fascinating insight into the lives of the greatest jazz musicians of our times. ...

While Waiting to Win the Lottery!: The Baby Boomers' Money Manual

1 review
Luki Vail

Pendleton Pr, 1992

Factual text , Haunting cartoons, funny, light , enchanting
I loved the illustrations, very well thought out and timely advice for beginners in the financial investment communities. I laughted all the way thru the book due to the hilarous and haunting cartoons. The images stick in your mind long after you've forgotten the text. Good Job

Lady Day's Diary

2 reviews
Ken Vail

Sanctuary Publishing, 1998

A GREAT RECOMMENDED CHOICE FOR DIE HARD BILLIE HOLIDAY FANS
i love this book...it is a luxury...especially if one is beginning to listen to Billie Holiday's recordings from 1933-1959. it is more like an pictorial reference to accompany the books that you read on her as you follow her career. it is thick and chockful of fascinating bits...

Duke's Diary, Part 2: The Life of Duke Ellington, 1950-1974
Ken Vail

The Scarecrow Press, Inc., 2002

The two-volume Duke's Diary provides a fascinating insight into the life and times of one of the greatest figures in American music, the incomparable Edward Kennedy Duke Ellington. Using contemporary photographs, newspaper reports, advertisements, reviews, and narrative, both volumes chronicle Duke's life, performances, and recording sessions.

Bird's Diary
Ken Vail

Sanctuary Publishing, 1998

This month-by-month chronology offers fascinating insight into the life of this most charismatic of jazz musicians.

Auf Deutsch!: Teachers' Guide Pt. 3 (Auf Deutsch!)
Rosi McNab, Alan O'Brien

Heinemann Educational Publishers, 1995

This five-year German course for the National Curriculum has been designed specifically for pupils taking German as a first foreign language from year 7. It also provides an alternative "fast route" through the materials for those starting German in year 8. Each year of the course comprises a pupil book, a resource and assessment file, a teacher's guide, a cassette pack, and a set of flashcards. This teacher's guide for year 9 provides a range ...

Miles' Diary: The Life of Miles Davis 1947-61
Ken Vail

Sanctuary Publishing, 1999

Fascinating insight into the life and times of the most intense and innovative trumpet player in jazz.