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Jook Right On: Blues Stories And Blues Storytellers
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Jook Right On: Blues Stories And Blues Storytellers Is What Author And Compiler Barry Lee Pearson Calls A Blues Quilt. These Blues Stories, Collected By Pearson For Thirty Years, Are Told In The Blues Musicians Own Words. The Author Interviewed Over One Hundred Musicians, Recording And Transcribing Their Stories. These Are Stories From Wellknown Musicians Such As John Lee Hooker, Koko Taylor, David Honeyboy Edwards, And Little Milton, And From More Obscure Artists Such As Big Luck Carter, Henry Dorsey, Joseph Savage, And J. T. Adams. Pearson Provides An Introduction To The World Of The Blues And The Genre Of Blues Stories As Well As Brief Biographies Of The Musicians.Divided Into Five Sectionsblues Talk, Living The Blues, Learning The Blues, Working The Blues, And The Last Wordthe Book Provides An Overview Of The Inner Workings Of The Blues Tradition From The Artists Point Of View.Wordsmiths By Trade, The Storytellers Bring To Their Tales Qualities Also Found In Blues Song Performance And Philosophical Perspectives Characteristic Of The Blues Tradition Such As Improvisation, Ironic Humor, Ambivalence, And A Lifeaffirming Sense Of Hope In The Face Of Adversity. Pitched Somewhere Between Story And Song, This Remarkable Chorus Of Voices Provides Concrete Illustrations Of What It Means To Live The Blues, To Feel The Blues, And To Play The Blues. Taken Together, These Artists Provide A Collective History Of One Of Americas Most Influential Art Forms.Blues Fans And Those Interested In African American Music, Folklore, American Music History, Popular Culture, And Southern History Will Want To Read Jook Right On: Blues Stories And Blues Storytellers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Jook Right On: Blues Stories and Blues Storytellers' about? A: 'Jook Right On' is a collection of blues stories told by musicians themselves, compiled by Barry Lee Pearson over thirty years. It features anecdotes from both well-known and obscure artists, providing insights into the blues tradition.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Jook Right On: Blues Stories and Blues Storytellers' is Barry Lee Pearson, who is also a compiler of the stories gathered from over one hundred musicians.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers various topics related to the blues, including personal stories from musicians, the inner workings of the blues tradition, and philosophical perspectives characteristic of the genre.
- Q: How is the book structured? A: 'Jook Right On' is divided into five sections: Blues Talk, Living the Blues, Learning the Blues, Working the Blues, and The Last Word, each providing a different perspective on the blues tradition.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it may have some wear but is still usable and intact.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Jook Right On'? A: 'Jook Right On: Blues Stories and Blues Storytellers' was published on November 15, 2005.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Jook Right On' contains a total of 272 pages.
- Q: Is there an introduction or biographies included? A: Yes, the book includes an introduction to the blues genre and brief biographies of the musicians featured in the stories.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: Blues fans, those interested in African American music, folklore, American music history, popular culture, and southern history would find this book particularly valuable.