Author Norman Woolworth Interview | The Bolden Cylinder | Ep. 93

About this episode

Author Norman Woolworth discusses his novel The Bolden Cylinder, exploring its connections to New Orleans jazz history and a cold case.

Author Norman Woolworth joins the show to discuss The Bolden Cylinder, a novel that tracks a vintage phonograph cylinder all the way through New Orleans jazz history and an unresolved cold case. From real-life legend Buddy Bolden to 1960s R&B intrigue, this conversation uncovers the hidden rhythms beneath the surface of history.

People in this episode

Host: Lyle Perez

Guest: Norman Woolworth

Topics covered

• New Orleans jazz history
• phonograph cylinder
• cold case
• Buddy Bolden
• 1960s R&B

Keywords

• Norman Woolworth
• The Bolden Cylinder
• New Orleans
• jazz history
• Buddy Bolden
• cold case
• 1960s R&B

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Bolden Cylinder

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