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Three Wishes: An Intimate Look At Jazz Greats
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An Unprecedented, Behindthescenes Look At Jazz Legends In The 1950S, 60S, And 70S, Pannonica De Koenigswarter, Known As Nica, Was A Constant And Benevolent Presence On The Thriving New York Jazz Scene. Known As The Jazz Baroness (She Was Born Into The Wealthy Rothschild Family And Later Married A French Aristocrat) She Befriended Such Giants As Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Barry Harris, Art Blakey, Miles Davis, Bud Powell, And Many More. She Inspired Over Twenty Jazz Compositions, Bailed Musicians Out Of Jail, And Even Acted As A Booking Agent. She Also Collected Wishes. Over The Course Of A Decade, Koenigswarter Asked Three Hundred Musicians What Their Three Wishes In Life Were, Jotting Them All Down In A Notebook. At The Same Time She Took Hundreds Of Candid Photographs, Saving Them All. In Three Wishes, Koenigswarters Forays Into The Psyches And Lives Of These Legendary Jazz Artists Are Made Available In America For The First Time. With A Foreword By Celebrated Jazz Critic Gary Giddins, And A Introduction From Nicas Granddaughter, Nadine De Koenigswarter, Providing Rare Insights Into The Mysterious Baronesss Life, This Funny, Eclectic, And Moving Compilation Is A Uniquely Intimate Look Into The Immortals Of The Classic Era Of Jazz, And A Musthave For Any Fan Or Afficianado.
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- Q: What is the primary focus of 'Three Wishes: An Intimate Look at Jazz Greats'? A: The book provides a unique behind-the-scenes perspective on jazz legends through the experiences of Pannonica de Koenigswarter, highlighting her interactions and relationships with influential jazz musicians.
- Q: Who is Pannonica de Koenigswarter? A: Pannonica de Koenigswarter, known as Nica, was a prominent figure in the jazz scene during the 1950s to 1970s, noted for her friendships with major jazz artists and her role as a supporter and benefactor of musicians.
- Q: What kind of content can I expect in this book? A: The book includes personal anecdotes, insights into the lives of jazz musicians, and over three hundred recorded wishes from the artists, along with candid photographs taken by Nica.
- Q: Is there any additional commentary or context provided in the book? A: Yes, the book features a foreword by jazz critic Gary Giddins and an introduction by Nica's granddaughter, Nadine de Koenigswarter, offering further context and reflections on Nica's life.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: When was 'Three Wishes' published? A: The book was published on September 1, 2008.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The current edition of the book is dated September 1, 2008.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: This book is ideal for jazz enthusiasts, music historians, and anyone interested in the personal stories behind some of the greatest jazz musicians of the 20th century.
- Q: Are there any illustrations or photographs in the book? A: Yes, the book includes hundreds of candid photographs taken by Pannonica de Koenigswarter throughout her interactions with jazz musicians.