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Duke Ellington : a spiritual biography / Janna Tull Steed.
| Author/creator | Steed, Janna Tull |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Crossroad Pub. Co., 1999. |
| Description | 192 pages : illustrations, portraits, plates, facsimiles ; 22 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Lives & legacies Lives and legacies. ^A430888 |
| Contents | Recapitulation -- The road taken -- Washington days -- Harlem and Hollywood -- Lost and found -- Dreams and realities -- Rebirth, rejection, and sweet revenge -- Wider horizons -- God's messenger. |
| Abstract | Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington and his music have been an integral part of the American scene for most of the 20th Century. This interpretive biography offers insights into Ellington's enduring appeal, not only as a composer and piano-playing leader of a jazz orchestra, but as a cultural icon. The author traces Ellington's journey from a protected childhood in Washington, D.C., through his early career as a jazzman in Harlem nightclubs to the presentation of his music in the world's grandest cathedrals in his last years. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-180), discography (pages 181-182), and index. |
| LCCN | 99042719 |
| ISBN | 0824523512 (hc.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.E44 S74 1999 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |