"If...you've never heard of Gene Lees, it's time you did....Gene Lees, a lyric writer himself, is not only an extraordinarily perceptive reporter and analyst of jazz performance, jazz history, and jazz people, but also one of those writers who's a joy to read on any subject at all"-- The Washington Post Book World . "Gene Lees's essays in Singer and the Song are about the ebullience and uplift of song....He writes about the subject with rare exactness and sensitivity because song is language's liftoff, its flight into ...
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"If...you've never heard of Gene Lees, it's time you did....Gene Lees, a lyric writer himself, is not only an extraordinarily perceptive reporter and analyst of jazz performance, jazz history, and jazz people, but also one of those writers who's a joy to read on any subject at all"-- The Washington Post Book World . "Gene Lees's essays in Singer and the Song are about the ebullience and uplift of song....He writes about the subject with rare exactness and sensitivity because song is language's liftoff, its flight into self-enjoyment, and he cherishes words as much as he loves music"-- The New York Times Book Review . "A minor masterpiece"-- Kirkus Reviews .
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Add this copy of Singers and the Song to cart. $2.19, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austell, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Oxford University Press.
Add this copy of Singers and the Song to cart. $2.19, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Oxford University Press.
Add this copy of Singers and the Song to cart. $2.19, fair condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austell, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Oxford University Press.
Add this copy of Singers and the Song to cart. $2.35, fair condition, Sold by Goodwill rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brooklyn Park, MN, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Oxford University Press.
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Seller's Description:
Fair. There is handwriting, stickers or numbers inside the front cover Item has stickers or notes attached to cover and/or pages that have not been removed to prevent further damage Corners are bent. Cover/Case has some rubbing and edgewear. Access codes, CD's, slipcovers and other accessories may not be included.
Add this copy of Singers and the Song to cart. $2.42, good condition, Sold by Midtown Scholar Bookstore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Harrisburg, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Oxford University Press.
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Good-Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name-GOOD Standard-sized.
Add this copy of Singers and the Song to cart. $3.43, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austell, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Oxford University Press, USA.
Add this copy of Singers and the Song to cart. $3.43, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Oxford University Press, USA.
Add this copy of Singers and the Song to cart. $4.49, fair condition, Sold by St. Vinnie's Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Eugene, OR, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Oxford University Press.
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Acceptable. Paperback The item is fairly worn but still readable. Signs of wear include aesthetic issues such as scratches, worn covers, damaged binding. The item may have identifying markings on it or show other signs of previous use. May have page creases, creased spine, bent cover or markings inside. Packed with care, shipped promptly.
Add this copy of Singers and the Song to cart. $4.95, good condition, Sold by Orca Books Cooperative rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Olympia, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Oxford University Press.
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Used-G. Minor wear. Text is clean. Previous owner's name inside. Slight fraying to corner edges. This book is well-loved and in good condition. Minor wear from use. Help support Orca Books Cooperative--Olympia's only Co-op Bookstore!
Add this copy of Singers and the Song to cart. $9.00, very good condition, Sold by Eat My Words rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Minneapolis, MN, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Oxford University Press.
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Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 019504293X. Binding tight. Pages unmarked and only a little aged. Cloth/paper cover has minimal wear. Dustjacket has minor wear to edges and flaps are discolored.; 5.88 X 0.953 X 8.56 inches; 272 pages.
