Rhythm And Blues in New Orleans, by John Broven, is a comprehensive history documenting the rise and development of this unique music form. It traces the careers and songs of the major R&B artists, as well as the important peripheral activities of the New Orleans music industry: record companies, recording studios, clubs, and ephemeral dance crazes. Much of the material comes firsthand from the musicians who helped create Rhythm and Blues as a musical genre. More than 100 photos and graphic illustrations are included, along with a full appendix featuring a complete list of best selling records.
softcover, 328 pages
published in 1983
8.2"x5.3"