

An edition of Ellington (1991)
the early years
By Tucker, Mark
Publish Date
1991
Publisher
University of Illinois Press
Language
eng
Pages
343
Description:
For nearly fifty years, Edward Kennedy 'Duke' Ellington was one of America's most famous musicians. Tucker traces Ellington's childhood and young adult years in Washington, D.C. where he got his start as a ragtime pianist, and also draws on accounts from newspapers, periodicals, and trade publications.
subjects: Biography, Jazz musicians, Biographies, Biographie, Musiciens de jazz, Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974, Ellington, Duke, Biografie
People: Duke Ellington (1899-1974)
Places: United States