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Book SynopsisEdward Kennedy Duke Ellington (1899-1974) is recognized as one of the great composers and orchestra leaders of the twentieth century and is credited for raising jazz to its highest plateau. He remained musically active through his entire life, creating a prolific musical output. Ellingtonia: The Recorded Music of Duke Ellington and His Sidemen compiles Ellington''s entire musical catalog from the first recording session in July 1923 to the last concert in March 1974. More than a discography, the book comprises all the activities of these musicians, including studio recordings, movie soundtracks, concerts, dance dates, radio broadcasts, telecasts, and private and unissued recordings, as well as recordings made by Ellington''s sidemen under their own names or with other bands. W. E. Timner provides the date, location and personnel for each session, the label of first issue, master and take numbers (if available), and song title, including alternate titles and derivatives. Containing a
Trade Review...a significant wealth of information, all carefully documented and organized into a very easy-to-understand format...If you love Ellington, this book is a treasure! * Jazz Educators Journal *
This forthcoming book holds great promise. It is a meticulous compilation... * Ellingtonia, Vol. XV, No. 9, December 2007 *
...a monumental achievement which all serious collectors will find indispensable. * Blue Light: Journal of the Duke Ellington Society *
...equally important as a scholarly tool....Recommended. * CHOICE *
Table of ContentsPart 1 Editor's Foreword Part 2 Introduction Part 3 Guide for Users Part 4 Lists of Orchestras Part 5 Key to Personnel Part 6 Key to Labels Part 7 Key to Abbreviations Part 8 Chronological Section Part 9 The Ellingtonians Part 10 Index of Titles Part 11 Index of Musicians Part 12 General Index Part 13 Cities and Venues Part 14 On the Air Part 15 Addenda
