Valaida de Allen, Candace

Little, Brown Book Group Limited. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Little, Brown Book Group Limited. Used - Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

United Kingdom: Virago Press, 2004 In new, unread condition. . Trade Paperback. New/No Jacket as Issued.

Virago UK, 2004-01-01. Paperback. Good.

Little, Brown, 2005. Good. Valaida listened hard. After the melody's intro and Earl's left-hand-to-right-hand cascades of piano sound, her space opened, and Valaida jumped in. She blew. She entered the music, saw the chords, embellishes, the references to other songs as plain as day behind her eyeballs, and she used them. She jumped from bar to bar like a benzine-fueled billy goat. She didn't miss. She hit her peaks and whinnied in triumph. In the nebular light of the Terrace's mirror ball, she flew with the men who had backed Louis Armstrong at his best.'From a childhood in Chattanooga, to a debut at one of the swankiest clubs in Harlem in its heyday; from touring in the Jim Crow south, to showcasing in Shanghai and London in the 30s, the story of Valaida Snow is breathtaking. With a storyteller's ear and a blessed ability to transport her reader, Candace Allen has written a sweeping tale of love, degradation, laughter and longing - with a trumpet accompaniment you swear you can hear. Softcover… Leer más

Paperback. Very Good.

Virago. New Ed. Paperback. Used; Very Good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there’s something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. 05/05/2005

Virago Pr, 2005. Paperback. New. 504 pages. 8.25x5.25x1.50 inches.

Paperback / softback. New. * A fabulous novel based on the true story of Valaida Snow, the black female jazz trumpeter of the 20s and 30s. This is an exhilarating debut from a former Hollywood scriptwriter.

Virago UK, 2004-01-01. Paperback. Used:Good.