1929, by Frederick Turner

Celebrated jazz artist Bix Beiderbecke recounts his early jams at the Caponed-controlled Blue Lantern Casino, grueling cross-country tours with Paul Whiteman's "Symphonic Jazz" orchestra, disastrous efforts to make a first all-color talkie musical, experiences during the stock market crash, and dying attempt to audit his life's work.  Used. Paperback. Good condition. Some wear and tear. Minor damage to the corners of the book. Minor shelf wear to the bottom of the book. Names and phone numbers of previous owners written in pencil on the fly page.