Description
Book SynopsisThe 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.
Trade ReviewThis engaging and evocative book is a joy that, like good music, will keep on giving. * Ellingtonia *
Provides a fascinating insight into the life and times of one of the greatest figures in American music. * Jazzwise *
A happy fusion of graphic interest and nonpareil reference that will answer virtually any who-what-and-where questions you could devise. * Jazz Uk *
Duke's Diary is a remarkable work by any stretch of the imagination. * The Jazz Rag *
Incredible... * Jazziz *
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 *
