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Duke's diary / by Ken Vail.
| Author/creator | Vail, Ken |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Lanham, MD : Scarecrow Press, ©2002. |
| Description | 2 volumes : illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Part 1. The life of Duke Ellington, 1927-1950. |
| Abstract | This book provides fascinating insight into the life and times of one of the greatest figures in American music, the incomparable Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington. Using contemporary photographs, newspaper reports, advertisements, reviews, and narrative, the parts chronicle Ellington's life, performances, and recording session. This book briefly sets out the first twenty-one years of Ellington's life, and then, as his career begins to take off, coverage of his life and performing engagements becomes more in-depth, going form month-by-month to almost a day-by-day diary, from his opening at Harlem's famous Cotton Club in December 1927 to his orchestra's extended European tour in 1950. Dozens of rare photos, including illustrations of posters from many of his venues, reprints of news articles about him and his band, and even his first listing in the phone book for his band "The Duke's Serenaders" (1918), enliven every page. The author's unique concept, which pairs photos and news articles with brief diary-style entries, has resulted in a work of enduring interest and charm for every fan of this immensely talented musician. The visual impact created by the stunning array of photos is powerful; readers will fell as though they have been accompanying the great man on his journey through life. |
| Local note | Joyner Music Library--Missing Volume 2. |
| General note | Originally published: Cambridge, England : Vail, 1999. |
| LCCN | 2002070754 |
| ISBN | 0810841185 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0810841193 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.E44 V35 2002 PT. 1 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |