Music Books
The Best Gig in Town
Jazz Artists at the White House, 1969–1974
2015 INDIEFAB Finalist, Performing Arts & Music
2016 ERIC HOFFER Nonfiction Ebook Honorable Mention
2016 BEST BOOK AWARDS Finalist, Performing Arts
During his term in office, Nixon held thirteen jazz-related performances at the White House. This book pays homage to that handful of iconic entertainers who graced the East Room stage: singers Pearl Bailey, Peggy Lee, and Frank Sinatra; pianists Henry Mancini, Bobby Short, and . . . Read more >
Jazz Artists at the White House, 1969–1974
2015 INDIEFAB Finalist, Performing Arts & Music
2016 ERIC HOFFER Nonfiction Ebook Honorable Mention
2016 BEST BOOK AWARDS Finalist, Performing Arts
During his term in office, Nixon held thirteen jazz-related performances at the White House. This book pays homage to that handful of iconic entertainers who graced the East Room stage: singers Pearl Bailey, Peggy Lee, and Frank Sinatra; pianists Henry Mancini, Bobby Short, and . . . Read more >
Ellington at the White House, 1969
It was a night of pageantry, bonhomie, and brotherhood in the White House. A night of respect and recognition for a man and an art form. It was the night President Nixon awarded the Medal of Freedom to Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington—the first time the nation’s highest civilian honor was given to an African American and to a jazz musician. And it was the first time cameras were allowed in the mansion. . . . Read more >
It was a night of pageantry, bonhomie, and brotherhood in the White House. A night of respect and recognition for a man and an art form. It was the night President Nixon awarded the Medal of Freedom to Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington—the first time the nation’s highest civilian honor was given to an African American and to a jazz musician. And it was the first time cameras were allowed in the mansion. . . . Read more >