Description
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington stands as the preeminent jazz composer of the twentieth century, yet his personality remained an enigma to even his closest confidantes. From humble beginnings as the grandson of a slave, Ellington rose from dropping out of high school to become a globally celebrated musician and a showman of unparalleled elegance, equally at home in grand concert halls as in the intimate clubs where his signature style was forged. Terry Teachout, acclaimed biographer of Louis Armstrong, masterfully navigates the intricate tapestry of Ellington's public triumphs and private complexities, peeling back layers of carefully constructed persona to reveal the unvarnished truth of a creative genius who profoundly shaped the landscape of modern music.
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paperback
Avery
Published Nov 4, 2014
496 pages
ISBN: 9781592408801
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First Published
2013
Language
eng
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