Dance, Stanley
The World of Duke Ellington
- ISBN 13:
- 9780306810152
- author:
- Dance, Stanley
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Da Capo Press Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 328
- Dimensions:
- 20.9 x 13.3 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- Jazz
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The life and legacy of Duke Ellington are revealed in this comprehensive portrait, written by longtime friend and jazz historian Stanley Dance. Drawing on first-hand accounts from those who knew him best, as well as extensive research, the book offers a unique insight into the extraordinary career of one of America's greatest musical legends.
From his early days as a pianist to his later years as a composer and bandleader, Ellington's story is told through the voices of those who played alongside him, including Billy Strayhorn, Johnny Hodges, Cootie Williams, and many others. The book also includes details of his world tours, performances in churches and at the White House, and a complete discography and chronology.
This is the truest and most intimate portrait of Ellington that has been written, offering a timeless chronicle of his long and remarkable career.
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