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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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Lucille
written by Sebastian Danchin, 1955-; in Blues Boy: The Life and Music of B. B. King (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1998), 126-138
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written by Sebastian Danchin, 1955-; in Blues Boy: The Life and Music of B. B. King (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1998), 126-138
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Sebastian Danchin, 1955-
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Person Discussed
B. B. King, 1925-2015, Blind Lemon Jefferson, 1897-1929, Lonnie Johnson, 1889-1970, Charlie Christian, 1916-1942, Ivory Joe Hunter, 1914-1974, Louis Jordan, 1908-1975, Roy Hawkins, 1903-1974
Topic / Theme
African American, Musicians, Songs, Performance practice, Expression in performance, Performance influences, Radio programs, Improvisation, Guitar, electric, Guitar
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Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker
written by Gary Giddins, 1948- (New York, NY: Beech Tree Books, 1987), 128 page(s)
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written by Gary Giddins, 1948- (New York, NY: Beech Tree Books, 1987), 128 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Gary Giddins, 1948-
Date Published / Released
1987
Publisher
Beech Tree Books
Topic / Theme
African American Music
Sections
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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 8: A Man of Many Styles
written by Sebastian Danchin, 1955-; in Earl Hooker, Blues Master (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2001), 178-196
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written by Sebastian Danchin, 1955-; in Earl Hooker, Blues Master (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 2001), 178-196
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Sebastian Danchin, 1955-
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Person Discussed
Earl Hooker, 1929-1970, Junior Wells, 1934-, Ricky Allen, 1936-2005, Lee Williams, Andrew Odom, 1936-1991
Topic / Theme
African American, Musical instruments, Musicians, Singers, Dancers, Performance practice, Expression in performance, Improvisation, Guitar, twelve-string, Guitar, slide, Voice
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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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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
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-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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