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Biography and Jazz music of William J Tennyson, Jr. (1923-1959), musician, singer and composer, affectionately called Bill. The story is about the life and musical brilliance of a young black composer, born into a musical family in New Orleans.
The theme is around jazz music, and Bills journey to New York City, establishing his 16-piece orchestra in Harlem. The book includes an introduction to Bill, his music, songs, lyrics and notes It also includes family to Bill and his tragic death.
This story is God sent. It is about a treasure of jazz music that had been hidden for many years and now recently discovered as a significant contribution to the history of jazz.
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William J. Tennyson
Author Biography William K. Tennyson is an Architect, registered in the States of Georgia and New York. Born in Brooklyn, first son to William J. Tennyson in 1949, he currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia. He is author of “Recipe Collection of Mathilda Garrette Smith”, “Auto-Biography of William K. Tennyson, Architect”, and “Man Inhabiting Nature”. William Tennyson is owner and developer of “The Green Architect” and “www.thegreenarchitectstore.com” for green energy products, services and solutions.
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Bill to Jazz - William J. Tennyson
Bill to Jazz
A Tune of Authentic
001a%20New%20Orlean%27s.jpgJazz History
Biography and Jazz Music of
William J. Tennyson, Jr. (1923-1959)
002%20Bill%20at%20Piano.jpgMusician, Singer and Composer
William K. Tennyson
Copyright © 2013 by William K. Tennyson.
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owner.
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Contents
Preface
Introduction to Bill
Musical Associations
Music and Songs by Bill
Music Directory of William J. Tennyson, Jr.
Lyrics and Notes by Bill
Family to Bill
Tragic Death of Bill
003%20My%20Pretty%20Little%20Sugar%20Brown.jpgBill to Jazz
004%20Bill%20Singing.jpgBill to Jazz
005%20Bill%20at%20Brooklyn%20Bridge.jpgDedication
This book is dedicated to William J. Tennyson, Jr., singer, musician and composer, from his Family in memory of his life-long commitment to passionate Jazz Music.
005%20Symbol-Sheet%20Music%20(1).jpg006%20Bourbon%20St..jpg007%20Riverboat.jpg008%20Bill%20at%20Piano%20(2).jpgBiography and Jazz Music of
William J. Tennyson, Jr. (1923-1959)
(Musician, Singer and Composer)
Preface
I have a story to share with you that is God sent. It is about a treasure that has been hidden for many years and now recently discovered. The power in the theme centers around music, the history of jazz and the musical brilliance and
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