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The book "Indianapolis Jazz: The Masters Legends And Legacy Of Indiana Avenue" by David Leander Williams explores the history of Indiana Avenue in Indianapolis, which was a major hub for jazz music and produced influential artists such as Freddie Hubbard, Jimmy Coe, J.J. Johnson, Wes Montgomery, Noble Sissle, and Leroy Carr. The avenue was an important stop on the Chitlin' Circuit and was home to many performance venues that showcased these talented musicians. Through this biography, readers will learn about the rise and fall of Indiana Avenue and the impact it had on the jazz scene.
Get into the music with David Leander Williams as he charts the rise and fall of Indiana Avenue, the Majestic Entertainment Boulevard of Indianapolis, which produced some of the nation's most influential jazz artists. The performance venues that once lined the vibrant thoroughfare were an important stop on the Chitlin' Circuit and provided platforms for greats like Freddie Hubbard and Jimmy Coe. Through this biography of the bustling street, meet scores of the other musicians who came to prominence in the avenue's heyday, including trombonist J.J. Johnson and guitarist Wes Montgomery, as well as songwriters like Noble Sissle and Leroy Carr.
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