Riff : the Shake Keane story /
Nanton, Philip,author.
"Shake Keane was the star sideman in the ground-breaking Joe Harriott Quintet of the 1960s. A jazz virtuoso on trumpet and flugelhorn, he was also an original and award-winning poet. What went into the making of this shapeshifter from the Caribbean island of St Vincent? Philip Nanton explores a turbulent life." --
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Vee's snackette -- 'Blessed little home-home island' -- London is the place for me -- Moving on -- 'There's no up without a down' -- The 'laden garden' of poetry -- Crossroads of jazz and poetry -- The view from Tiffany's lounge.
"Shake Keane was the star sideman in the ground-breaking Joe Harriott Quintet of the 1960s. A jazz virtuoso on trumpet and flugelhorn, he was also an original and award-winning poet. What went into the making of this shapeshifter from the Caribbean island of St Vincent? Philip Nanton explores a turbulent life." --
Keane, Shake.
Jazz musicians