Duke's 'bones : Ellington's great trombonists / Kurt Dietrich.
| Author/creator | Dietrich, Kurt |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Rottenburg, Germany : Advance Music, ©1995. |
| Description | 229 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Ellington's early trombonists -- Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton: master of the plunger and growl -- The unique Juan Tizol -- Lawrence Brown, virtuoso -- A time of transition: the late 1940s -- New life: the section of the 1950s -- The last great section -- The final years -- A question of influence -- Appendix I. Ellington's scoring for trombones ; Appendix II. Discographical information ; Appendix III. Register of Ellington's trombonists. |
| Abstract | In this engaging history of Duke Ellington's trombonists, the author simultaneously honors an instrument often slighted in the literature and opens up a new chapter in the study of jazz orchestration and composition. Focusing on one section of the Ellington band allows the author to get inside the creative proces of give-and-take that characterized this extraordinary ensemble. And with his intimate knowledge of the trombone and its capabilities, the author can explain both how Ellington's brass players invented such a richly expressive tonal vocabular and employed it with such awe-inspiring eloquence. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 220-223), discography, and index. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML3508 .D53 1995 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |