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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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Blues Boy: The Life and Music of B. B. King
written by Sebastian Danchin, 1955- (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1998), 156 page(s)
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written by Sebastian Danchin, 1955- (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1998), 156 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Sebastian Danchin, 1955-
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Topic / Theme
African American Music, Blues
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Making Out
written by Ray Charles, 1930-2004 and David Ritz; in Brother Ray: Ray Charles’ Own Story (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 2003), 62-67
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written by Ray Charles, 1930-2004 and David Ritz; in Brother Ray: Ray Charles’ Own Story (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 2003), 62-67
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Ray Charles, 1930-2004, David Ritz
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Person Discussed
Ray Charles, 1930-2004
Topic / Theme
African American, Mothers, Death, Sexual behavior, Music arrangement, Orchestration (Music), African American Music, Piano
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Act Five: Jump for Joy Extension
written by Duke Ellington, 1899-1974; in Duke Ellington: Music is My Mistress (Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, 1973), 194-223
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written by Duke Ellington, 1899-1974; in Duke Ellington: Music is My Mistress (Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, 1973), 194-223
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, William Shakespeare, 1564-1616
Topic / Theme
African American, Politicians, Film and filmmaking occupations, Race relations, Memories, Ships, Orchestras, Plays, Cooking, Lyrics, Bars and saloons, Concerts, Theater buildings, Music industry, Music festivals, Artistic collaboration, Orchestration (Music), Performance criticism, African American Music, Jazz
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Chapter Eleven: 1955-1957
written by Stuart Nicholson; in Ella Fitzgerald: The Complete Biography (New York, NY: Routledge (Publisher), 2004), 183-198
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written by Stuart Nicholson; in Ella Fitzgerald: The Complete Biography (New York, NY: Routledge (Publisher), 2004), 183-198
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, Norman Granz, 1918-2001, Cole Porter, 1891-1964, Count Basie, 1904-1984, Gus Johnson, 1913-2000, Louis Armstrong, 1901-1971
Topic / Theme
African American, Musicians, Managers, Songs, Music criticism, Popular culture, General medical conditions, Surgery, Broken relationships, Recording sessions, Record labels, Concerts, Audio recordings, Performance criticism, Orchestration (Music), Record sales, Bars and saloons, Artistic collaboration, Music festivals, Publishing, Lyrics, Expression in performance, African American Music, Jazz, Vo...
African American, Musicians, Managers, Songs, Music criticism, Popular culture, General medical conditions, Surgery, Broken relationships, Recording sessions, Record labels, Concerts, Audio recordings, Performance criticism, Orchestration (Music), Record sales, Bars and saloons, Artistic collaboration, Music festivals, Publishing, Lyrics, Expression in performance, African American Music, Jazz, Voice
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His Musical Biography
written by Barry Tepperman and Vladimir Simosko, 1943-; in Eric Dolphy: A Musical Biography and Discography (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1996), 41-110
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written by Barry Tepperman and Vladimir Simosko, 1943-; in Eric Dolphy: A Musical Biography and Discography (New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 1996), 41-110
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Barry Tepperman, Vladimir Simosko, 1943-
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Person Discussed
Eric Dolphy, Jr., 1928-1964, Gerald Wilson, 1918-2014, John Coltrane, 1926-1967, Ornette Coleman, 1930-2000, Charles Mingus, 1922-1979, Freddie Hubbard, 1938-, Johnny Coles, 1926-1997, Gunther Schuller, 1925-2015
Topic / Theme
African American, Childhood, Musical ensembles, Humanitarian values, Songs, Musicians, Music education, Performance practice, Orchestration (Music), Performance influences, Audio recordings, Concerts, Performance criticism, Musical technique, Artistic collaboration, Recording sessions, Record labels, Improvisation, Saxophone, Alto, Flute
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McCoy Tyner
written by Len Lyons, fl. 1983; in The Great Jazz Pianists: Speaking of Their Lives and Music (New York, NY: Quill, 1983), 232-244
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written by Len Lyons, fl. 1983; in The Great Jazz Pianists: Speaking of Their Lives and Music (New York, NY: Quill, 1983), 232-244
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Len Lyons, fl. 1983
Date Published / Released
1983
Publisher
Quill
Topic / Theme
Music careers, Music, Religious beliefs, Music composition, Musicians, Music theory, Performance influences, Orchestration (Music), Audio recordings, Expression in performance, Musical ensembles, African American Music, Jazz, Piano
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International Dictionary of Black Composers, vol. 2: Johnson-WorkPerry, Julia Amanda
written by J. Michelle Edwards, fl. 1999; edited by Samuel A. Floyd, Jr (Chicago, IL: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1999), 9 page(s)
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written by J. Michelle Edwards, 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
J. Michelle Edwards, fl. 1999
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers
Person Discussed
Julia Perry, 1924-1979, Luigi Dallapiccola, 1904-1975
Topic / Theme
African American, Musicians, Music composition, Music theory, Expression in performance, Orchestration (Music), African American Music, Voice
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International Dictionary of Black Composers, vol. 2: Johnson-WorkPiron, Armand J.
written by Charles E. Kinzer, fl. 1999; edited by Samuel A. Floyd, Jr (Chicago, IL: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1999), 5 page(s)
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written by Charles E. Kinzer, fl. 1999; edited by Samuel A. Floyd, Jr (Chicago, IL: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1999), 5 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography, Compendium
Contributor
Samuel A. Floyd, Jr
Author / Creator
Charles E. Kinzer, fl. 1999
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers
Person Discussed
"A.J." Piron, 1888-1943
Topic / Theme
Louisiana Creole, Composers, Music composition, Audio recordings, Orchestration (Music), Music theory, African American Music
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International Dictionary of Black Composers, vol. 2: Johnson-WorkPixinguinha
written by Greg Downey, fl. 1999; edited by Samuel A. Floyd, Jr (Chicago, IL: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1999), 6 page(s)
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written by Greg Downey, fl. 1999; edited by Samuel A. Floyd, Jr (Chicago, IL: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 1999), 6 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography, Compendium
Contributor
Samuel A. Floyd, Jr
Author / Creator
Greg Downey, fl. 1999
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers
Person Discussed
Pixinguinha, 1897-1973
Topic / Theme
African Brazilian, Brazilian, Musicians, Music composition, Orchestration (Music), Concerts, Ethnomusicology, Audio recordings, African American Music
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