The Essence and Duke Ellington

by Vince Prudente

I worked, toured, and recorded with Duke Ellington for the last two years of his life - a period that was the highlight of my career. In my memoirs, The Essence and Duke Ellington, I aim to convey the spirit within the heart of the jazz musician, particularly Duke Ellington. I want to show what drove him and other musicians, past and present, to play and compose this wonderful music. I also depict Duke Ellington's greatness as a human being, not as...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1035814269
• ISBN13: 9781035814268
• Release Date: March 2024
• Publisher: Austin Macauley
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"