Experience the epic journey of Arthur Briggs, a jazz genius who defied boundaries and captured hearts worldwide. From his humble beginnings on the island of Grenada to pioneering jazz in Paris during The Roaring Twenties, Briggs embodied the very spirit of the era. A contemporary of literary icons like Hemingway and Fitzgerald, he enchanted audiences with his trumpet as they indulged in the wild and free Jazz Age. Amid the Great Depression, Briggs was hailed as the "Louis Armstrong of Paris" and remained a beloved figure in Europe. Unfortunately, he did not heed warnings to flee Paris during the Nazis' rise to power, resulting in his arrest and imprisonment at Saint-Denis. The unparalleled story of his time at that camp and the role he played will both inspire and move you.
Authored by Travis Atria
Hardcover
304 pages
Measurements: 6 x 1 x 9 inches
Published by Chicago Review Press (January 7, 2020)
