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Chicago Blues.


Chicago Blues

David Whiteis

University of Illinois Press The University of Illinois Press (UIP), is a major American university press and part of the University of Illinois. Overview
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Chicago Blues: Portraits And Stories is a collection of revealing depictions of selected Chicago blues artists and true tales from the city's pubs and lounges, juxtaposed jux·ta·pose  
tr.v. jux·ta·posed, jux·ta·pos·ing, jux·ta·pos·es
To place side by side, especially for comparison or contrast.
 to reveal a vital and dynamic part of African-American culture. Written by the winner of the 2001 Keeping the Blues Alive Award for his journalistic achievements, Chicago Blues includes portraits of blues artists the author has personally known and the life stories of past pioneers. B/W B/W Black and White
B/W Between
B/W be with
B/W Bundled With
B/W Backed With (recording industry)
B/W backwash
B/W B-Wing (Star Wars)
B/W Back of Walk
 photographs sparsely illustrate this eclectic and captivating cap·ti·vate  
tr.v. cap·ti·vat·ed, cap·ti·vat·ing, cap·ti·vates
1. To attract and hold by charm, beauty, or excellence. See Synonyms at charm.

2. Archaic To capture.
 account of venues such as East of Ryan and the Starlight Lounge, and artists such as Jumpin' Willie Cobbs, Harmonica Khan, pianist Sunnyland Slim, and many more.
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Date:May 1, 2006
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