A. Alyce Claerbaut & David Schlesinger 
Strayhorn [EPUB ebook] 
An Illustrated Life

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Strayhorn: An Illustrated Life is a stunning collection of essays, photographs, and ephemera celebrating Billy Strayhorn, one of the most significant yet under-appreciated contributors to 20th century American music. Released in commemoration of Strayhorn’s centennial, this luxurious coffee-table book offers intimate details of the composer’s life from musicians, scholars, and Strayhorn’s closest relatives.


Perhaps best known for his 28-year collaborative role as Duke Ellington’s ‘writing and arranging companion, ‘ Strayhorn has emerged in recent years as an even more meritorious force in shaping the jazz canon.
Strayhorn begins by describing Billy’s abusive upbringing and early success, and goes on to cover his music, family, intellectual pursuits, involvement with civil rights, and open homosexuality.


Strayhorn features contributions from Strayhorn’s biographer David Hajdu, film director Rob Levi, music scholar Walter van de Leur, as well as commentary from jazz greats like Lena Horne, Clark Terry, Dianne Reeves, Nancy Wilson, Terell Stafford, Herb Jeffries, and more. With lush photography and rare memorabilia like handwritten scores, this is a book to be treasured by jazz aficionados and music lovers everywhere. Enthralling and visually captivating,
Strayhorn: An Illustrated Life lauds a beloved jazz legend and captures a prodigious legacy that will influence generations to come.

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David Schlesinger is a writer and editor living in Chicago.
Ramsey Lewis is an iconic leader in the contemporary jazz movement who has been performing for over 50 years. He is the winner of three Grammy awards and has earned numerous gold records. He lives in Chicago.

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 208 ● ISBN 9781572847651 ● File size 145.8 MB ● Editor A. Alyce Claerbaut & David Schlesinger ● Publisher Agate Publishing ● Published 2015 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 4508001 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM
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