Duke Ellington and His World: A Biography

by A.H. Lawrence

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Based on lengthy interviews with Ellington's bandmates, family, and friends, Duke Ellington and His World offers a fresh look at this legendary composer. The first biography of the composer written by a fellow musician and African-American, the book traces Ellington's life and career in terms of the social, cultural, political, and economic realities of his times. Beginning with his birth in Washington, DC, through his first bands and work at the...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:041593012X

ISBN13:9780415930123

Release Date:March 2001

Publisher:Routledge

Length:542 Pages

Weight:2.15 lbs.

Dimensions:1.6" x 6.5" x 9.2"

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Arts & Literature Arts, Music & Photography Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History Composers & Musicians Education & Reference Entertainers Ethnic & National

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