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Duke's Diary: The Life of Duke Ellington, 1927-1950

Duke's Diary: The Life of Duke Ellington, 1927-1950


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The two-volume Duke's Diary provides a fascinating insight into the life and times of one of the greatest figures in American music, the incomparable Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington. Using contemporary photographs, newspaper reports, advertisements, reviews, and narrative, both volumes chronicle Duke's life, performances, and recording sessions. Volume I briefly sets out the first 21 years of Duke's life, and then, as his career begins to take off, coverage of his life and performing engagements becomes more in-depth, going from month-by-month to almost a day-by-day diary, from his opening at Harlem's famous Cotton Club in December, 1927, to his orchestra's extended European tour in 1950. Dozens and dozens of rare photos, including illustrations of posters from many of his venues, reprints of news articles about him and his band, even his first listing in the phone book for his band "The Duke's Serenaders" (1918), enliven every page. Volume II begins with Duke's return from his band's European tour in June of 1950 and concludes with his death in 1974. The Ellington Orchestra's complete itinerary, including all known club, concert, theatre, television, film, and jam session appearances are included, as well as a selected list of Duke's recordings-although this volume is not intended as a discography. Vail's unique concept, which pairs photos and news articles with brief diary-style entries, has resulted in a work of enduring interest and charm for every fan of this immensely talented musician. The visual impact created by the stunning array of photos is powerful; readers will feel as though they have been accompanying the great man on his journey through life.

About the Author :
Ken Vail is a jazz historian and graphic designer who has authored a number of books on such luminaries as Ellington.

Review :
"A fascinating and unique approach to the life of Duke Ellington...Vail deserves considerable praise for his painstaking research and beautiful layout." --Steven Loewy, Jazz critic "Duke's Diary is a remarkable work by any stretch of the imagination." --The Jazz Rag "A happy fusion of graphic interest and nonpareil reference that will answer virtually any who-what-and-where questions you could devise." --Jazz Uk "Provides a fascinating insight into the life and times of one of the greatest figures in American music." --Jazzwise "This engaging and evocative book is a joy that, like good music, will keep on giving." --Ellingtonia "Incredible..." --Jazziz "An indispensable cornerstone for any Ellington follower and one that will remain as essential browserie for unearthing rare facts and confirming all kinds of details...will prove to be high on the list of Ellington bibles in the coming years." --Just Jazz "More than just a dry itinerary, Duke's Diary is marvelously entertaining, attractively laid out and profusely illustrated, with hundreds of photos but also advertisements from all manner of newspapers and magazines. There are also fascinating reproductions of vintage articles that place Ellington in his own time." --New York Sun


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780810846319
  • Publisher: Scarecrow Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Scarecrow Press
  • Height: 283 mm
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: The Life of Duke Ellington, 1927-1950
  • Width: 227 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0810846314
  • Publisher Date: 01 Oct 2002
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 58 mm
  • Weight: 3155 gr


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