Evenings on and off the Roof: Pioneering Concerts in Los Angeles, 1939-1971

"With great versatility and intelligence, Crawford offers a chapter in the history of American musical culture that is without precedent. The result is a record of an enterprise of national and international recognition, with a world-class cast of characters."--H. Wiley Hitchcock, author ofMusic in the United States "This book can serve as a parable for cultural leaders everywhere: here is how one intrepid small band of music lovers conquered the hurdles encountered by difficult contemporary music in almost every city."--Alan Rich, Music Critic,L.A. Weekly "The story of the Evenings on the Roof and Monday Evening Concerts is essential for understanding not only musical life in Los Angeles but musical trends in the United States and worldwide. Bravo to Dorothy Crawford for undertaking this valuable history."--Michael Tilson Thomas, Music Director of the San Francisco SymphonyCrawford, Dorothy L. is the author of 'Evenings on and off the Roof: Pioneering Concerts in Los Angeles, 1939-1971' with ISBN 9780520088917 and ISBN 0520088913.