Name: Duke
ISBN: 9781592407491

Terry Teachout

An account of the public and private lives of the eminent jazz artist includes coverage of his slave heritage, the musical talent that inspired some 1,500 compositions and his relationships with numerous lovers. By the author of Pops: A Life of Louis Armstrong.

A Life of Duke Ellington

Duke

Patrick Book

If you’re not thoroughly familiar with Ellington’s work this may lose some lustre, but Teachout is a fantastic researcher and writer who works tirelessly to connect the historical context to the modern. It’s a pleasure to read his books because you can see the pleasure he finds in his subjects and their art.

Duke A Life of Duke Ellington