On the Shoulders of Giants, Vol 4: Jazz Lights Up Harlem
By Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Read by Stanley Crouch
Unabridged
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Library CD (In Stock)
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2 Formats: CD
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2 Formats: Library CD
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ISBN: 9781664497702
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ISBN: 9781664605534
| Runtime: | 2.39 Hours |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Biography & Autobiography |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
The legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar takes listeners back to the Harlem Renaissance-a time and place when jazz was king. Famed jazz critic Stanley Crouch narrates as Kareem shares thoughts on this distinctly American musical style and its profound influence. Also offering insights are such iconic figures as Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones, and Maya Angelou.Author
Author Bio: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and a Basketball Hall of Fame inductee. Since retiring, he has been an actor and basketball coach and has authored six books for adults and three for children, including What Color Is My World?, which won the NAACP award for Best Children’s Book. In 2012, he was selected as a US cultural ambassador, and in 2016 he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian award which recognizes exceptional meritorious service.
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Details
Details
| Available Formats : | CD, Library CD |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Biography & Autobiography |
| Runtime: | 2.39 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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