Duke: The Musical Life of Duke Ellington

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Synopsis
Edward Kennedy &“Duke&” Ellington was one of jazz&’s greatest innovators. Join Bill Gutman as he explores the fascinating life of this legend from his birth at the turn of the century to his death at the age of seventy‑five. Interviewing Duke&’s friends, fans, and fellow musicians, Gutman documents the progress of a man who dedicated his life to crafting the ever‑changing sound of jazz. Gutman plunges into the history of jazz from its origin in the honky‑tonk sounds of the Ragtime Era to the forms that are widely enjoyed today. Jazz has evolved through the years to become one of the most popular forms of music, with Duke Ellington as chief composer, artist, and perfomer. Gutman&’s account of Ellington&’s life as it parallels the history of jazz provides a fascinating history for both jazz veterans and those new to the art form.
Copyright:
1977

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
130 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781497625068
Related ISBNs:
9781497643635
Publisher:
Open Road Media
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Bill Gutman.
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Entertainment, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Biographies and Memoirs, Music
Grade Levels:
Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade, Eighth grade, Ninth grade, Tenth grade, Eleventh grade, Twelfth grade
Reading Age:
10–17
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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