[Dixielandjazz] Lionel Hampton book (was Goodman bassists)

[Fred Spencer]

Dear Bill,
It's listed on the Borders website at 29.99. All the best.
Fred
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Haesler" <bhaesler at bigpond.net.au>
To: <drjz at bealenet.com>
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Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 9:46 PM
Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] Lionel Hampton book (was Goodman bassists)


>> I can't find the "Flying Home" book that Dian mentioned on Amazon.  Lots
>> of entries, but nothing that really fits "100 years of good vibes."
>> ??????????
>
>
> Dear Rick
> Try Borders. It's theier exclusive):
>
> All PR Newswire news
> 'Flying Home' Book and CD Release Available Exclusively at Borders
> Nationwide
> ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Borders released its
> latest exclusive title, "Flying Home: Lionel Hampton Celebrating 100 Years
> of Good Vibes" written by Stanley Crouch with a foreword by Wynton
> Marsalis. "Flying Home" is a photo retrospective of jazz pioneer Hampton's
> life, musical talents, famous performances and contributions to society.
> This beautiful collectors' book comes packaged with an exclusive CD
> containing some of the never-before released collection of Hampton's best
> performances. Both the "Flying Home" book and CD are only available at
> Borders stores across the country beginning today.
> (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060208/BORDERSLOGO )
> "Hampton was one of the most gifted musicians to ever play jazz," said
> Marsalis in his foreword from "Flying Home." "Hampton was a true
> improviser with a natural gift for melody. He possessed a dedication and
> special energy that pushed an already first class talent up into the
> rarefied air of jazz heaven."
> "We are pleased to introduce Lionel Hampton's music and life to a new
> generation of jazz enthusiasts through Borders' exclusive book and CD,"
> said Rob Gruen, executive vice president of merchandising and marketing
> for Borders Group, Inc. "Lionel paved the way for so many artists today by
> being one ofthe first African-Americans to control his own record label
> and music. He also gave back to society through his many humanitarian
> efforts including performing benefit concerts supporting opponents of
> apartheid during the 50s and building homes for those in need during the
> 60s."
> Hampton played an integral role in breaking the color barrier when he
> joined Benny Goodman, Teddy Wilson and Gene Krupa to form the Benny
> Goodman Quartet in 1939. The Quartet fought for equal wages, equal hotel
> accommodations and equal time on the stage changing music forever and
> leading the way for the nation in equality for all men.
> The April release of "Flying Home" coincides with the centennial of
> Hampton's birth. Former band mates, fellow jazz legends and those closest
> to Hampton share their stories and thoughts with journalist and music
> critic, Crouch. "Flying Home" is filled with pages of rare photos from
> Hampton's life, concerts, rehearsals and travels highlighting his work as
> a musician, philanthropist and driving force behind the jazz festival that
> bears his name - University of Idaho Lionel Hampton/Chevron Jazz Festival.
> The "Flying Home" exclusive CD contains eight tracks such as "Vibes
> Boogie" live, "Midnight Blues," "I Found a New Baby" and the title track,
> "Flying Home." The CD is only available with the book at all Borders
> stores nationwide.
> About Borders, Inc.
> Borders is a subsidiary of Borders Group, Inc., a $3.8 billion global
> retailer of books, music, movies, periodicals and gift and stationery
> items with over 30,000 employees and more than 1,100 stores worldwide
> primarily operating under the Borders(R) and Waldenbooks(R) brand names.
> Currently, there are over 500 Borders superstores in the U.S. that carry
> up to 200,000 titles. Customers enjoy a comfortable shopping experience,
> as well as a host of in-store events and community-centered activities
> when they visit their local Borders stores. For more information, visit
> www.bordersgroupinc.com .
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