How Long to Read Ride, Red, Ride

How Long Does it Take to Read Ride, Red, Ride?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 55 minutes to read Ride, Red, Ride by John Chilton

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This is the first biography of jazz trumpeter and singer, Henry 'Red' Allen, long regarded as Louis Armstrong's chief rival. Both men were born in New Orleans and shared an African-American heritage, but their social backgrounds were quite different. Whereas Armstrong made many best-selling records, Allen never achieved hit parade success but gradually built up a durable international following--today, dozens of his CDs are widely available. As a close friend, Chilton reveals Allen's personality, as well as analyzing his magnificent recordings. The intriguing contrast between Allen's spectacular performance showmanship and his off-stage reticence is dealt with, and fascinating details of Allen's early life in New Orleans and on the Mississippi riverboats are brought to life. Allen's popularity has increased each year since his death in 1967; his latter day tours of Europe are still regarded as being among the most successful by any visiting jazz musician. The background details of all the periods of Allen's varied career are dealt with, including his work with King Oliver, Luis Russell, Fletcher Henderson, Kid Ory, and Louis Armstrong. The book also contains a selected discography.

How long is Ride, Red, Ride?

Ride, Red, Ride by John Chilton is 233 pages long, and a total of 58,949 words.

This makes it 79% the length of the average book. It also has 72% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Ride, Red, Ride Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 22 minutes to read Ride, Red, Ride aloud.

What Reading Level is Ride, Red, Ride?

Ride, Red, Ride is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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