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International Dictionary of Black Composers, vol. 1: Abrams-JenkinsAdams, Alton Augustus
written by Mark Clague (Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers), 9 page(s)
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written by Mark Clague (Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers), 9 page(s)
Content Type
Biography, Compendium
Author / Creator
Mark Clague
Person Discussed
Alton A. Adams, Sr., 1889-1987
Topic / Theme
African Caribbean, Musicians, Teachers, Music composition, Expression in performance, Piccolo, Flute
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Copyright © 1999 by Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers. Reproduced by permission of the Taylor and Francis Group.
Genre
March, Jazz
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International Dictionary of Black Composers, vol. 2: Johnson-WorkLewis, John Aaron
written by Wolfram Knauer; edited by Samuel A. Floyd, Jr (Chicago, IL: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1999), 9 page(s)
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written by Wolfram Knauer; edited by Samuel A. Floyd, Jr (Chicago, IL: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1999), 9 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography, Compendium
Contributor
Samuel A. Floyd, Jr
Author / Creator
Wolfram Knauer
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers
Person Discussed
John Lewis, 1920-2001
Topic / Theme
African American, Musicians, Music composition, Multimedia, Music theory, Improvisation, Piano
Genre
Bebop, Jazz
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International Dictionary of Black Composers, vol. 2: Johnson-WorkStrayhorn, William Thomas ("Billy")
written by Walter van de Leur, fl. 1999; edited by Samuel A. Floyd, Jr (Chicago, IL: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1999), 9 page(s)
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written by Walter van de Leur, fl. 1999; edited by Samuel A. Floyd, Jr (Chicago, IL: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1999), 9 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography, Compendium
Contributor
Samuel A. Floyd, Jr
Author / Creator
Walter van de Leur, fl. 1999
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers
Person Discussed
Duke Ellington, 1899-1974, Billy Strayhorn, 1915-1967
Topic / Theme
African American, Composers, Music composition, Music arrangement, Music theory, Expression in performance, African American Music, Piano
Genre
Song, Piece, Jazz
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The Big Book of BluesAllison, Mose
written by Robert Santelli, fl. 1992 (New York, NY: Penguin Books, 1993), 2 page(s)
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written by Robert Santelli, fl. 1992 (New York, NY: Penguin Books, 1993), 2 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Robert Santelli, fl. 1992
Date Published / Released
1993
Publisher
Penguin Books
Person Discussed
Mose Allison, 1927-
Topic / Theme
Expression in performance, Audio recordings, African American Music, Piano
Genre
Jazz
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The Big Book of BluesArmstrong, Louis
written by Robert Santelli, fl. 1992 (New York, NY: Penguin Books, 1993), 2 page(s)
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written by Robert Santelli, fl. 1992 (New York, NY: Penguin Books, 1993), 2 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Robert Santelli, fl. 1992
Date Published / Released
1993
Publisher
Penguin Books
Person Discussed
Louis Armstrong, 1901-1971
Topic / Theme
Musical ensembles, Expression in performance, African American Music
Genre
Blues, Jazz
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International Dictionary of Black Composers, vol. 1: Abrams-JenkinsDickerson, Roger Donald
written by Malcolm J. Breda, fl. 1999 (Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers), 8 page(s)
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written by Malcolm J. Breda, fl. 1999 (Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers), 8 page(s)
Content Type
Biography, Compendium
Author / Creator
Malcolm J. Breda, fl. 1999
Person Discussed
Roger Donald Dickerson, 1934-, Louis Armstrong, 1901-1971
Topic / Theme
African American, Musicians, Music composition, Music theory, Piano, Bass, double
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Copyright © 1999 by Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers. Reproduced by permission of the Taylor and Francis Group.
Genre
Jazz, Sonatina, Song, String Quartet
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International Dictionary of Black Composers, vol. 1: Abrams-JenkinsFox, Donal Leonellis
written by Guthrie P. Ramsey, Jr., fl. 1999 (Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers), 6 page(s)
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written by Guthrie P. Ramsey, Jr., fl. 1999 (Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers), 6 page(s)
Content Type
Biography, Compendium
Author / Creator
Guthrie P. Ramsey, Jr., fl. 1999
Person Discussed
Donal Leonellis Fox, 1952-
Topic / Theme
African American, Musicians, Music composition, Performance practice, Music theory, Lyrics, Piano
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Copyright © 1999 by Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers. Reproduced by permission of the Taylor and Francis Group.
Genre
Piece, Jazz
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International Dictionary of Black Composers, vol. 1: Abrams-JenkinsGillespie, John Birks (Dizzy)
written by Michael Meckna, fl. 1999 (Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers), 10 page(s)
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written by Michael Meckna, fl. 1999 (Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers), 10 page(s)
Content Type
Biography, Compendium
Author / Creator
Michael Meckna, fl. 1999
Person Discussed
Dizzy Gillespie, 1917-1993
Topic / Theme
African American, Musicians, Music composition, Concerts, Audio recordings, Expression in performance, Music theory, Trumpet
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Copyright © 1999 by Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers. Reproduced by permission of the Taylor and Francis Group.
Genre
Swing, Bebop, Jazz
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International Dictionary of Black Composers, vol. 2: Johnson-WorkMingus, Charles
written by Brian Priestley, 1946-; edited by Samuel A. Floyd, Jr (Chicago, IL: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1999), 11 page(s)
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written by Brian Priestley, 1946-; edited by Samuel A. Floyd, Jr (Chicago, IL: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1999), 11 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography, Compendium
Contributor
Samuel A. Floyd, Jr
Author / Creator
Brian Priestley, 1946-
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers
Person Discussed
Charles Mingus, 1922-1979
Topic / Theme
African American, Musicians, Music composition, Multimedia, Music theory, Expression in performance, Audio recordings, Musical meter and rhythm, Improvisation
Genre
Bebop, Free Jazz, Jazz
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International Dictionary of Black Composers, vol. 1: Abrams-JenkinsEllington, Edward Kennedy (Duke)
written by Mark Tucker, 1954-2000 (Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers), 14 page(s)
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International Dictionary of Black Composers, vol. 1: Abrams-Jenkins Ellington, Edward Kennedy (Duke)
written by Mark Tucker, 1954-2000 (Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers), 14 page(s)
Content Type
Biography, Compendium
Author / Creator
Mark Tucker, 1954-2000
Person Discussed
Duke Ellington, 1899-1974, Jimmy Blanton, 1918-1942
Topic / Theme
African American, Musicians, Music composition, Audio recordings, Music theory, Piano
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1999 by Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers. Reproduced by permission of the Taylor and Francis Group.
Genre
Swing, Jazz, Song, Suite
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