paul secor Posted August 11, 2007 Report Share Posted August 11, 2007 Has anyone read/looked at this book? From descriptions I've read, it's evidently filled with rare photographs of the S.F. jazz scene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Has anyone read/looked at this book? From descriptions I've read, it's evidently filled with rare photographs of the S.F. jazz scene. I have, and corresponded with one of teh writers. It is quite nice; mostly pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcello Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Same here; loved the book. It's very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzkrow Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 I just bought this book at a local record store closing down one of their locations-a bargain at 50% off. I grew up near San Francisco-unfortunately, the Fillmore jazz scene had long since ended before the 1960's. When I was growing up there, Basin Street West had closed down but the El Matador and Great American Music Hall had jazz. The North Beach topless scene put an end to the jazz clubs there. I fondly remember Keystone Korner also. Now there is only Yoshi's in Oakland and Jazz at Pearls in the City. Last I heard Kimball's was no longer in business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceH Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 I should get this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceH Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 Shouldn't it be, "52nd Street of the West"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 Shouldn't it be, "52nd Street of the West"? Indeed. The title turned me off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcello Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 The title refers to the Fillmore District and the book is not only about the music that was harbored there, but how it was a part of the comminity and everyday life. I think the title is apt, having read the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoppy T. Frog Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 Shouldn't it be, "52nd Street of the West"? I thought it was settled that was Central Avenue LA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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