Description for Duke Ellington
Paperback. Radio broadcasts from the Cotton Club from 1927 onwards brought national recognition to Duke Ellington and his band; recordings of his compositions - particularly Saddest Tale, Echoes of Harlem, Black and Tan Fantasy, and Mood Indigo - spread their fame internationally. Series: Life & Times. Num Pages: 183 pages, 32 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: AVGJ; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 193 x 10. Weight in Grams: 292. Good copy with some shelf wear and yellowing
Radio broadcasts from the Cotton Club from 1927 onwards brought national recognition to Duke Ellington and his band; recordings of his compositions - particularly Saddest Tale, Echoes of Harlem, Black and Tan Fantasy, and Mood Indigo - spread their fame internationally.
Radio broadcasts from the Cotton Club from 1927 onwards brought national recognition to Duke Ellington and his band; recordings of his compositions - particularly Saddest Tale, Echoes of Harlem, Black and Tan Fantasy, and Mood Indigo - spread their fame internationally.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Haus Publishing Limited
Condition
Used, Very Good
Series
Life & Times
Number of Pages
178
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781904341666
SKU
KKD0011723
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About David Bradbury
A jazz fan since his schooldays, David Bradbury was able to talk to many musicians while he was based in New York as a British correspondent reporting on America. Now a freelance writer, he lives with his wife in North London. His book Now That's Funny! Writers on Writing Comedy, co-authored with Joe McGrath, was described as 'intelligent and enthusiastic' ... Read more
Reviews for Duke Ellington
'David Bradbury's volume authoritatively traces the Duke's history and includes ... many photographs, some unfamiliar... A very worthy addition to Ducal literature.'
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