The horrors of war in the trenches are brought to life with a rare immediacy and power through this newly discovered recollection, based on the diary of soldier and artist Len Smith. Enduring battles such as those at Loos and Vimy Ridge, this record demonstrates how the author survived with a mixtur[...]
The emergence of Jack Teagarden as an important jazz stylist was a significant feature of the '20s jazz scene. He brought a maturity to the sound of the trombone and until late in his life played with a laconic grace that few, if any, on his instrument have equaled. His collaboration with Louis Arms[...]