Black Women in American Bands and Orchestras

Handy has done a tremendous service...Handy's project could easily serve as a foundation and reference...on the subject. Cadence Magazine Since the subject is largely ignored otherwise, we owe her a debt of gratitude...if you are seeking any details about the women highlighted in this book, you have found a gold mine! Jazz Educators Journal Overall, this is a thoughtful, useful compendium on a major segment of women's accomplishments. American Reference Books Annual She offers a comprehensive review of an overlooked subject. Hopefully it can help provide a foundation, and role models, for young African-American Women pursuing careers as a musician in a band or a ochestra. Counterpoise ...a fascinating study...shows the contribution made by black women to American music. Big Bands International