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Nat Hentoff
AuthorBooks · Second hand1925-2017
Nathan Irving Hentoff was an American historian, novelist, jazz and country music critic, and syndicated columnist for United Media. Hentoff was a columnist for The Village Voice from 1958 to 2009. Following his departure from The Voice, Hentoff became a senior fellow at the Cato Institute and continued writing his music column for The Wall Street Journal, which published his works until his death. He often wrote on First Amendment issues, vigorously defending the freedom of the press.
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About Nat Hentoff
Birth
1925
Death
2017
Nathan Irving Hentoff was an American historian, novelist, jazz and country music critic, and syndicated columnist for United Media. Hentoff was a columnist for The Village Voice from 1958 to 2009. Following his departure from The Voice, Hentoff became a senior fellow at the Cato Institute and continued writing his music column for The Wall Street Journal, which published his works until his death. He often wrote on First Amendment issues, vigorously defending the freedom of the press.
Nat Hentoff was a pivotal figure in music criticism, renowned for his deep expertise in jazz.
His prolific career spanned 74 works, ranging from essays and novels to children's literature.
Born in Boston in 1925, he dedicated his life to documenting the history and culture of the United States.
Beyond writing, Hentoff also worked as a record producer and composer.
His most recognized work, The Day They Came to Arrest the Book, reflects his commitment to freedom of speech.
