Duke ellington and his world

Based on lengthy interviews with Ellington's bandmates, family, and friends, Duke Ellington and His World offers a fresh look at this legendary composer. The first biography of the composer written by a fellow musician and African-American, the book traces Ellington's life and career in terms of the social, cultural, political, and economic realities of his times. Beginning with his birth in. The woman is his mother, Daisy Kennedy, and the man is his father, James Edward Ellington. The blessed boy, of course, is their son Edward, later known as Duke, who was born on Ap. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
Duke Ellington and his world: a biography by Lawrence, A. H Publication date Topics Ellington, Duke, , Jazz musicians Publisher New York: Routledge Collection internetarchivebooks; printdisabled Contributor Internet Archive Language English Item Size M Includes list of compositions (p. ), bibliographical references.