A member of Duke Ellington's band from its early days, Barney Bigard also had a long association with Louis Armstrong's All Stars. In direct and rhythmic language that recalls his own playing, Bigard here introduces the reader to hundreds of jazz musicians, from "Kid" Ory and Jelly Roll Morton to Jack Teagarden and Charlie Mingus. With Louis and the Duke gives the intimate feel of playing in a jazz band, and is full of witty and loving remembrances, as well as classic backstage stories.
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A member of Duke Ellington's band from its early days, Barney Bigard also had a long association with Louis Armstrong's All Stars. In direct and rhythmic language that recalls his own playing, Bigard here introduces the reader to hundreds of jazz musicians, from "Kid" Ory and Jelly Roll Morton to Jack Teagarden and Charlie Mingus. With Louis and the Duke gives the intimate feel of playing in a jazz band, and is full of witty and loving remembrances, as well as classic backstage stories.
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Edition:
First Oxford University Press PB Edition, First Printing
Publisher:
Oxford University Press, USA
Published:
1988
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17401152245
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Book. Small Octavo; G/paperback; black spine with white text; first Oxford University Press PB edition, first printing; slight wear to edges and joints; covers show fairly mild wear; edges have some rubbing wear; good binding; textblock edges have age toned somewhat; slight foxing to inside covers and facing pages; illustrated; pp 152. 1362841. FP New Rockville Stock.
