Late Life Jazz: The Life and Career of Rosemary Clooney
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| Rating | : | 4.13 (944 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0199798575 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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"A highly readable biography of Clooney." -- Jersey Jazz
Vividly written and painstakingly researched, Late Life Jazz explores the rise, fall, and final triumph of Clooney the First, Aunt Rosemary, jazz singer par excellence.. She underwent years of therapy and recuperation before she was able to perform again in the early 1970s. But it was his aunt Rosemary who first catapulted the name into bright lights with a string of hit songs in the 1950s and a starring role alongside Bing Crosby in the immortal "White Christmas." Drawing on interviews with family members, managers, promoters, and the jazz musicians who worked with her, as well as contemporary newspaper articles and reviews, Late Life
Ken Crossland and Malcolm Macfarlane have worked together in the International Club Crosby for over 20 years. Ken Crossland is the author of Man Who Would Be Bing: The Life Story of Michael Holliday. Malcolm Macfarlane is the author of Bing Crosby: Day by Day. They are co-authors of Perry Como: ABiography and Complete Career Record<
THE go-to source for all things Rosie! This book is, by far, the most comprehensive career guide ever published on the amazing Rosemary Clooney. You can literally follow her activities on a day to day basis as you turn the pages! Recording dates, film & TV appearances, concert appearances it's all here, covered in depth. It's part biography, and part diary, all in one concise package. Outside of her own autobiographies, this definitive and highly recommended fresh look at the life and times of one of the greatest female vocalists. Great Biography Mary Abner I appreciated the immense effort that went into the research in this book. I work at the Clooney House in Augusta, KY., and was amazed at all the information included. She was a wonderful lady - but not without some struggles.and everything was presented respectfully and objectively. I would encourage everyone interested in her life to not miss this!!!!. Loved it. I have always enjoyed Rosemary Clooney's music and was fortunate to see her at a few of the venues mentioned in this book. Thebook gives great insight into Ms. Clooney's vocal range over the years, timing and phrasing. It is interesting to learn of her personal trials and triumphs. Great read.