Duke of Ellington: A Pictorial Biography

Author: Dodeman
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: Don't call it new, don't call it old, don't associate it with "freedom," or label it with "national." Don't categorize, don't conceptualize, don't assume, don't use your eyes. Don't worry if it's up, down, forward, or backward, swaying, rock, blues, pop, classical, or even if it's "art." While this world is hungrily creating new idols, it will also witness people's strong preferences, a preference for someone like this: Although he didn't invent jazz or create large orchestral music, he knew how to blend the two to achieve an artistic height that others could not reach. Duke Ellington's music is grand and bright, and its success lies in this straightforward and clear characteristic, which is also a common trait of all great works. This book showcases the extraordinary charm of this composer and musician who is worthy of sitting alongside many quartz music masters in the world of jazz.