This analysis of Duke Ellington's works draws on observations by Ellington himself and by members of his orchestra to show how blues, ragtime and Tin Pan Alley influenced Ellington and how he integrated black folk music practices with elements of European art music. The book aims to provide new perspectives on Ellington's life and music, the interpretations of some of his creative soloists and the evolution of the jazz tradition.
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Seller: Zoom Books East, Glendale Heights, IL, U.S.A.
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This analysis of Duke Ellington's works draws on observations by Ellington himself and by members of his orchestra to show how blues, ragtime and Tin Pan Alley influenced Ellington and how he integrated black folk music practices with elements of European art music. The book aims to provide new perspectives on Ellington's life and music, the interpretations of some of his creative soloists and the evolution of the jazz tradition. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR006375863
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Seller: Bay State Book Company, North Smithfield, RI, U.S.A.
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Seller: Magus Books Seattle, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. used hardcover in a dust jacket. jacket is slightly worn about the edges, but with no tears and not price clipped. pages and binding are clean, straight and tight. there are no marks to the text or other serious flaws. Seller Inventory # 1573523
Seller: Read&Dream, SAINT LOUIS, MO, U.S.A.
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Seller: MyLibraryMarket, Waynesville, OH, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st/2nd ptg edition. ***Please Read*** No marks on text - My shelf location BN1-D-18*. Seller Inventory # 261005041
Seller: Glynn's Books, Norwich, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Hb, xii + 327pp. Good+ with clean contents in a Good+ dj which has marginal wear. " An unusual survey of the first - and formative - third of Duke Ellington's career as a composer. There are many analyses of the music and copious illustrations in notation" ( Stanley Dance). Seller Inventory # 052776
Seller: HALCYON BOOKS, LONDON, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. NEW EU 3 EURO CHARGE FOR IMPORTS IS INCLUDED IN OUR SHIPPING PRICE. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK, ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING. Seller Inventory # mon0000834818
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Seller: GridFreed, San Diego, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Yale University Press; 2nd prt. Edition (December 26, 1990). Seller Inventory # 20-11006
Seller: Cotswolds Rare Books, OXFORDSHIRE, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. As brand new. Seller Inventory # 1475j
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