Trueba Fernando - They Shot The Piano Player A Graphic Novel - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: A New York music journalist goes on a quest to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of the young Brazilian piano virtuoso (and pioneer of samba - jazz) Ten rio Jr. An investigation and celebration of the origins of the world - renowned Latino musical samba - jazz movement Bossa Nova They Shot The Piano Player captures a fleeting time bursting with creative freedom at a turning - point in Latin American history in the 60s and 70s before the continent was riven by totalitarian regimes. Francisco Ten rio Cerqueira J nior born in Rio de Janeiro was one of the most recognized musicians of the samba - jazz movement. At 3 a. m. on March 18, 1976, after giving a concert at the Gran Rex in Buenos Aires the 34 - year - old pianist went out to get some cigarettes. He was never seen again. What happened that night? This is the question that moves the narrator of this documentary graphic novel to initiate an investigation into the fateful events that led to the death of a musician destined to change the course of Brazilian music forever.
Title: They Shot The Piano Player A Graphic Novel
Author(s): Trueba Fernando, Javier Mariscal
Publisher: Selfmadehero
Barcode: 9781914224249
Pages: 256 Pages, Full Colour Illustrations
Publication Date: 12/10/2024
Category: History: Specific Events & Topics