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Duke Ellington and His World
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Duke Ellington and His World Paperback - 2003 - 1st Edition

by Lawrence, A. H

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Based on lengthy interviews with Ellington's bandmates, family, and friends, "Duke Ellington and His World" offers a fresh look at this legendary composer. "An informative look at one of America's greatest musical figures."--"Library Journal."

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  • Title Duke Ellington and His World
  • Author Lawrence, A. H
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 542
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Routledge, New York
  • Date 2003-09-08
  • Bookseller's Inventory # GRP14947972
  • ISBN 9780415969253 / 0415969255
  • Weight 1.59 lbs (0.72 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.78 x 5.84 x 1.41 in (22.30 x 14.83 x 3.58 cm)
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

First line

ELLINGTON OPENS HIS autobiography, Music Is My Mistress with the story of his own creation in the form of a fairy tale.

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Citations

  • New York Times, 01/04/2004, Page 20

About the author

A. H. Lawrence was a professional jazz trombonist from 1944-48, playing with the bands of Hot Lips Page, Benny Carter, and Luis Russell. Through Russell, he met and befriended Ellington and remained friends with him throughout his life. Lawrence served as a consultant to the Smithsonian Institution for the exhibit, Jazz in Paris 1915-40. He lives in Cambridge, MA.