Duke : The Musical Life of Duke Ellington Paperback / softback
by BILL GUTMAN
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Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington was one of jazz’s greatest innovators.
Join Bill Gutman as he explores the fascinating life of this legend from his birth at the turn of the century to his death at the age of seventyÔÇæfive.
Interviewing Duke’s friends, fans, and fellow musicians, Gutman documents the progress of a man who dedicated his life to crafting the everÔÇæchanging sound of jazz.
Gutman plunges into the history of jazz from its origin in the honkyÔÇætonk sounds of the Ragtime Era to the forms that are widely enjoyed today.
Jazz has evolved through the years to become one of the most popular forms of music, with Duke Ellington as chief composer, artist, and perfomer.
Gutman’s account of Ellington’s life as it parallels the history of jazz provides a fascinating history for both jazz veterans and those new to the art form.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:130 pages
- Publisher:Open Road Media
- Publication Date:23/09/2014
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- ISBN:9781497643635
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Out of Stock - We are unable to provide an estimated availability date for this product
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:130 pages
- Publisher:Open Road Media
- Publication Date:23/09/2014
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- ISBN:9781497643635