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The unknown story of the business behind the bands that became an industry

About the Author

Charles A. Sengstock Jr. is the author of Jazz Music in Chicago's Early South-Side Theaters.

Reviews

"That Toddlin' Town is clearly a labor of love. Its detail and research is generally as dependable as an old dance partner."--Chicago Sun-Times

"There's a tremendous amount of information in this book, which serves both as a history of the band business and a story of the individual bands and the places they played."--Jazzbeat