Delta Blues: The Life and Times of the Mississippi Masters Who Revolutionized American Music

By Ted Gioia

Book Overview

Gioia--the author of a landmark study of West Coast jazz and the acclaimed "The History of Jazz"--brings to life the stirring music of the Mississippi Delta, evoking the legendary figures who have shaped its sound and ethos. 38 illustrations.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0393062589
• ISBN13: 9780393062588
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.6" x 1.4" x 6.5"