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The Duke Ellington reader
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- Book Synopsis
- Duke Ellington is recognized as the most significant figure in jazz both for his performance and for his groundbreaking powers of composition. Now, in The Duke Ellington Reader, Mark Tucker offers the first historical anthology of writings about this major African-American musician. The volume includes over a hundred selections - interviews, critical essays, reviews, memoirs, and over a dozen writings by Ellington himself - with generous introductions and annotations for each selection provided by the editor. The result is a unique sourcebook that illuminates Ellington's work and reveals the profound impact his music has made on listeners over the years.
- About The Author
- Mark Tucker, author of Ellington: The Early Years, is Assistant Professor of Music at Columbia University.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780195093919
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, (27 July 1995)
- Number of Pages
- 536
- Weight
- 767 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 234 x 155 x 38.9 mm
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