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9781555534660

Reminiscing in Tempo

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  • ISBN13:

    9781555534660

  • ISBN10:

    155553466X

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2000-11-01
  • Publisher: Northeastern Univ Pr
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Summary

Duke Ellington (1899-1974) was one of the most romantic, flamboyant, and charismatic figures in the world of jazz. This distinctive biography draws on rare archival material and a wealth of Ellington memorabilia to re-create in vivid narrative and illustration the jazz great's life and musical artistry against the background of his colorful times.

Author Biography

Stuart Nicholson is one of Britain's leading jazz journalists and broadcasters. He is a regular contributor to The Observer and BBC Music Magazine

Table of Contents

Foreword ix
Prologue 1(2)
Flaming Youth
3(24)
Jungle Nights in Harlem
27(35)
Cotton Club Stomp
62(31)
High Life
93(37)
The Duke Steps Out
130(54)
Steppin' into Swing Society
184(28)
In a Mellotone
212(44)
Things Ain't What They Used To Be
256(47)
Newport Up
303(41)
Serious Serenade
344(38)
Half the Fun
382(29)
Epilogue 411(2)
Notes 413(76)
A Discography 489(42)
Index 531

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