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Cover -- Half Title -- Series -- Sportin' Life -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Foreword -- Chronology -- Introduction -- Part I: Prodigy (1903- 1920) -- 1. Words To Live By -- 2. The Soul Of Minstrelsy -- 3. Buck And Bubbles -- Part Ii: Innovator (1920- 1931) -- 4. A Find Of Finds -- 5. Reinvention -- 6. Beautiful Days -- 7. Dancing In The Dark -- 8. Alone -- 9. Dreams Fulfilled -- Part Iii: Master (1931- 1953) -- 10. Jazz, Jazz, Jazz -- 11. A Miracle Of Racy Brilliance -- 12. Swing Is King -- 13. Black Bizet -- 14. Requiem For A Two-act -- Part Iv: Survivor (1953-1986) 15. Exile -- 16. Turn Back The Universe -- 17. Bubbles Bounces Back! -- 18. This Unforgettable Passage -- 19. A World Of Mirth -- Acknowledgments -- Notes -- Works Cited -- Index -- 01_9780197514511_index.pdf Electronic Reproduction. Ann Arbor, Mi Available Via World Wide Web.
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THE THESIS
This biography investigates the life and career of John W. Bubbles, examining his role as a foundational figure in American tap dance and jazz performance. Author Brian Harker utilizes extensive archival research, performance analysis, and historical context to trace Bubbles' evolution from a child prodigy in the minstrel tradition to a sophisticated innovator who bridged the gap between vaudeville and modern jazz. The text argues that Bubbles' technical mastery and rhythmic ingenuity fundamentally altered the trajectory of American popular entertainment.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A chronological account of John W. Bubbles' life from 1903 to 1986.
- Analysis of the 'Buck and Bubbles' vaudeville partnership and its impact on performance standards.
- Examination of the transition from minstrelsy to jazz-influenced tap dance.
- Primary source documentation including performance reviews, historical records, and personal accounts.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a definitive study of a previously under-documented pioneer in American performance art. Readers frequently note the academic rigor and the detailed historical context provided throughout the narrative.
Page Count:
329
Publication Date:
2022-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press Usa - Oso,
ISBN-10:
0197514529
ISBN-13:
9780197514528
History
Biography
Music
Dance
Jazz
Acting in musicals
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