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The Black Composer Speaks
written by David Baker, 1931-, Lida M. Belt and Herman C. Hudson, 1923-2003; edited by David Baker, 1931-, Lida M. Belt and Herman C. Hudson, 1923-2003 (Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press, 1978), 506 page(s)
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written by David Baker, 1931-, Lida M. Belt and Herman C. Hudson, 1923-2003; edited by David Baker, 1931-, Lida M. Belt and Herman C. Hudson, 1923-2003 (Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press, 1978), 506 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Contributor
David Baker, 1931-, Lida M. Belt, Herman C. Hudson, 1923-2003
Author / Creator
David Baker, 1931-, Lida M. Belt, Herman C. Hudson, 1923-2003
Date Published / Released
1978
Publisher
Scarecrow Press
Topic / Theme
African American Music
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Epilogue: The Mirrored Self
written by Duke Ellington, 1899-1974; in Duke Ellington: Music is My Mistress (Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, 1973), 470-491
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written by Duke Ellington, 1899-1974; in Duke Ellington: Music is My Mistress (Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, 1973), 470-491
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Duke Ellington, 1899-1974
Date Published / Released
1973
Publisher
Doubleday & Company
Person Discussed
Duke Ellington, 1899-1974
Topic / Theme
African American, American, Music criticism, Colleges and universities, Foods, Composers, Music composition, Performance influences, Music education, Expression in performance, Improvisation
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Chapter Seven: 1946-1947
written by Stuart Nicholson; in Ella Fitzgerald: The Complete Biography (New York, NY: Routledge (Publisher), 2004), 107-124
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written by Stuart Nicholson; in Ella Fitzgerald: The Complete Biography (New York, NY: Routledge (Publisher), 2004), 107-124
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Stuart Nicholson
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Routledge (Publisher)
Person Discussed
Ella Fitzgerald, 1917-1996, Leo Watson, 1898-1950, Dizzy Gillespie, 1917-1993, Ray Brown, 1926-2002, Milt Gabler, 1911-2001
Topic / Theme
African American, Music origins, Songs, Racism, Personal appearance, Marriage, Popular culture, Wages and salaries, Community service, Orphanages, Sexual intercourse, Audio recordings, Performance influences, Expression in performance, Artistic collaboration, Bars and saloons, Performance practice, Performance criticism, Concerts, Music theory, Recording sessions, Improvisation, Voice
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Eric Dolphy: A Musical Biography and Discography
written by Vladimir Simosko, 1943- and Barry Tepperman (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1996), 180 page(s)
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written by Vladimir Simosko, 1943- and Barry Tepperman (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1996), 180 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Vladimir Simosko, 1943-, Barry Tepperman
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Topic / Theme
African American Music
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The Great Jazz Pianists: Speaking of Their Lives and Music
written by Len Lyons, fl. 1983 (New York, NY: Quill, 1983), 321 page(s)
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written by Len Lyons, fl. 1983 (New York, NY: Quill, 1983), 321 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Len Lyons, fl. 1983
Date Published / Released
1983
Publisher
Quill
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Jazz
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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.
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International Dictionary of Black Composers, vol. 1: Abrams-JenkinsAnderson, T(homas) J(efferson)
written by Greg A. Steinke, 1970- (Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers), 9 page(s)
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written by Greg A. Steinke, 1970- (Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers), 9 page(s)
Content Type
Biography, Compendium
Author / Creator
Greg A. Steinke, 1970-
Person Discussed
T. J. Anderson, 1928-
Topic / Theme
African American, Composers, Music composition, Teachers, Expression in performance, Performance practice, Keyboard, Violin, Trumpet
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1999 by Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers. Reproduced by permission of the Taylor and Francis Group.
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International Dictionary of Black Composers, vol. 1: Abrams-JenkinsBaker, David N(athaniel)
written by John Andrew Johnson, fl. 1999 (Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers), 15 page(s)
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written by John Andrew Johnson, fl. 1999 (Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers), 15 page(s)
Content Type
Biography, Compendium
Author / Creator
John Andrew Johnson, fl. 1999
Person Discussed
David Baker, 1931-
Topic / Theme
African American, Education, Musicians, Music composition, Expression in performance, Orchestration (Music), Trombone, Cello
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1999 by Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers. Reproduced by permission of the Taylor and Francis Group.
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International Dictionary of Black Composers, vol. 1: Abrams-JenkinsBankole, Ayo
written by Cynthia Schmidt, fl. 1999 (Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers), 7 page(s)
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written by Cynthia Schmidt, fl. 1999 (Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers), 7 page(s)
Content Type
Biography, Compendium
Author / Creator
Cynthia Schmidt, fl. 1999
Person Discussed
Ayo Bankole, 1935-1976
Topic / Theme
Nigerian, Musical instruments, Writers, Governesses, Music composition, Teachers, Ethnomusicology, Orchestration (Music)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1999 by Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers. Reproduced by permission of the Taylor and Francis Group.
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International Dictionary of Black Composers, vol. 1: Abrams-JenkinsBares, Basile Jean
written by Ann Sears and Lester Sullivan, fl. 1999 (Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers), 6 page(s)
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written by Ann Sears and Lester Sullivan, fl. 1999 (Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers), 6 page(s)
Content Type
Biography, Compendium
Author / Creator
Ann Sears, Lester Sullivan, fl. 1999
Person Discussed
Basile Barés, 1845-1902
Topic / Theme
African American, Creole, Composers, Segregation, Slavery, Music composition, Expression in performance, Piano
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1999 by Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers. Reproduced by permission of the Taylor and Francis Group.
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