{"title":"Tad Hershorn","description":"\u003cp\u003eTad Hershorn's works delve into the rich tapestry of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, offering insightful reflections and narratives that illuminate the creative world. Readers can expect engaging explorations that celebrate artistic legacies and cultural milestones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a thoughtful approach, Hershorn captures the essence of influential figures and their impact on society, making these books essential for anyone intrigued by the intersections of art, history, and cultural expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"norman-granz-by-tad-hershorn-9780520267824","title":"Norman Granz","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Any book on my life would start with my basic philosophy of fighting racial prejudice. I loved jazz, and jazz was my way of doing that,\" Norman Granz told Tad Hershorn during the final interviews given for this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGranz, who died in 2001, was iconoclastic, independent, immensely influential, often thoroughly unpleasant—and one of jazz's true giants. Granz played an essential part in bringing jazz to audiences around the world, defying racial and social prejudice as he did so, and demanding that African-American performers be treated equally everywhere they toured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this definitive biography, Hershorn recounts Granz's story: creator of the legendary jam session concerts known as Jazz at the Philharmonic; founder of the Verve record label; pioneer of live recordings and worldwide jazz concert tours; manager and recording producer for numerous stars, including Ella Fitzgerald and Oscar Peterson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471313158380,"sku":"9780520267824","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780520267824-norman-granz.jpg?v=1775238159"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tad-hershorn.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}