BLACK AND BLUE
The Life and Lyrics of Andy Razaf
1995
First American Paperback Edition
Schirmer Books [New York]
8vo (444 pages with index; black and white illustrations, photographs)
Softcover [Pictorial wraps]
Item Number: 18868
$65.00
Description
The definitive biography of the greatest Black lyricist of the 20th Century. Andy Razaf was the lyricist of choice for the most esteemed Black songwriters of the prewar era in Harlem. His two closest collaborators were Fats Waller and Eubie Blake. From “Ain’t Misbehavin'” and “Honeysuckle Rose” to “Memories of You,” the words were Razaf’s. He also composed with Waller what many regard as America’s first race protest song, “Black and Blue.”
A New York Times Notable Book of the Year.
This very good copy of the First American Paperback edition is signed by the author in ink on the title page. There is very light shelf wear and a lower edge remainder dot, else fine.