0252013360. In this carefully researched book, the author explores the swing

0252013360. In this carefully researched book, the author explores the swing great bands hailing from Kansas City that laid the foundation for modern jazz which began to emerge in the 1930's. Contains an index, a discography, and a bibliography in the rear. This is a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings. The dust jacket in similarly nice condition with no chips, tears, or markings (the upper corner of the front foldover on the jacket is creased--the front cover of the jacket is not creased).; Music in American Life Series; B&W Illustrations; 8vo, 8"-9" tall; 252 pages.