Davis, Francis
DAVIS, Francis
DAVIS, Francis. American, b. 1946. Genres: Cultural/Ethnic topics, Music. Career: Philadelphia Inquirer, jazz critic, 1982-93; Atlantic Monthly, music writer, 1984-, contributing editor, 1991-. Producer and host of weekly jazz show, WHYY-FM Radio, Philadelphia, 1978-81. Publications: In the Moment: Jazz in the 1980s, 1986; Outcats, 1990; The History of the Blues, 1995; Bebop and Nothingness, 1996; Like Young, 2001; Afterglow, 2002; Jazz and Its Discontents, 2004. Address: c/o The Atlantic Monthly, 77 N Washington St Ste 5, Boston, MA 02114-1908, U.S.A.
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