Ace Blackman and the Blues He Sings

by William A. James Sr.

Book Overview

Ace Blackman plays the Blues because it had been deeply ingrained into his soul, just like it was in the soul of Joe Makery his Bass Player.

Ace's great grandpa Jack, a tenant farmer in the Tidewater area, was brutally murdered in the presence Ace's grandpa, Johnny, who turned away from playing church music. He blamed God for not protecting his father. Johnny played the Blues, instead of spiritual music like his father had. A white agent was in...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0595459498
• ISBN13: 9780595459490
• Release Date: July 2007
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"