The Autobiography of Pops Foster

[EKE BBB]

The Autobiography of Pops Foster : New Orleans Jazz Man

as told to Tom Stoddard

Paperback: 216 pages

Publisher: Backbeat Books; 2nd Reissue edition (February 9, 2005)

First published in 1971

Editorial Reviews (quoted from Amazon.com)

One of the first important bassists of jazz, George Murphy "Pops" Foster was playing in bands around New Orleans as early as 1906. His career spanned over 60 years, working with greats such as Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, Duke Ellington, Earl Hines, Charlie Parker, and John Coltrane. This autobiography, first published in 1971 and now lovingly reissued, is a valuable, entertaining, and sometimes risqué firsthand account of early New Orleans jazz by one of the pioneers of the string bass. In transcribed interviews, Foster describes the milieu in which early jazz developed. With great attention to detail and an outspoken narrative style he puts the record straight, correcting many jazz critics and historians in the process. Colorful anecdotes bring to life legends of early jazz such as Jelly Roll Morton, Buddy Bolden, and King Oliver. A generous collection of rare photographs complement this dramatic and fascinating story.

Edited December 13, 2004 by EKE BBB

[Christiern]

I think "as told to" is more appropriate...at least it ought to be.

[EKE BBB]

I think "as told to" is more appropriate...at least it ought to be.

I stand corrected, Chris. I´ve edited my first post.

But... nothing I can do with the reissue cover!