Polka King
The Life and Times of Polka Music's Living Legend
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
9 July 2021
Summary
Arguably the most important polka practitioner of his generation, reedist/vocalist Jimmy Sturr has won an eye-popping 18 Grammy Awards, and when you hear his exuberant brand of the music that is his heart and soul, you’ll understand why. Blending the timeless elements of traditional polka music with hints of country, Cajun, and rock and roll, Sturr’s unique sound has taken polka to new heights of accessibility and popularity, and his modernized renditions of polka standards and renditions of …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781637740279 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1637740271 |
| Author: | Jimmy Sturr |
| Publisher: | BenBella Books |
| Imprint: | BenBella Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 9 July 2021 |
| Weight: | 354g |
| Dimensions: | 154mm x 230mm |
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Jimmy Sturr
An 18-time Grammy Award Winner and leader of more than 100 recording sessions, Jimmy Sturr is considered one of the world’s leading polka musicians. Sturr has shared the studio with greats such as Arlo Guthrie, Willie Nelson, Boots Randolph, and Bela Fleck, and, over the last three decades, has performed all over the world. The Jimmy Sturr Orchestra has been seen on Saturday Night Live, PBS, CNN, ABC, and CBS, and BMI awarded him their prestigious Commendation of Excellence. His TV show, The Jimmy Sturr Show, airs weekly on RFD-TV. Sturr lives in Florida, N.Y., and Polka King is his first book.
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