Artie Shaw his life and music - White, John (Continuum, 2004)
Originally published: Great Britain : University of Hull Press, 1998. - Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002
Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-216) and index
Perspectives on swing -- Interlude in B flat : the search for identity -- Beginning the beguine : success and remorse -- War and peace -- Cinderella and other stories -- Concerto for clarinet : the artistry of Shaw -- 'S wonderful : Artie Shaw on record
Artie Shaw led one of America's most accomplished big bands during the 1930s and 1940s, and has sold over 100 million records. An enigmatic figure, Shaw frequently tired of the music business, often forsaking it for extended periods. This study offers a narrative account and analytical assessment of the achievements and concerns of this hugely important musician