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Lush Life: A Biography Of Billy Strayhorn,New
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A Finalist For The National Book Critics Circle Awardbilly Strayhorn (191567) Was One Of The Greatest Composers In The History Of American Music, The Creator Of A Body Of Work That Includes Such Standards As 'Take The 'A' Train.' Yet All His Life Strayhorn Was Overshadowed By His Friend And Collaborator Duke Ellington, With Whom He Worked For Three Decades As The Ellington Orchestra'S Ace Songwriter And Arranger. A 'Definitive' Corrective (Usa Today) To Decades Of Patchwork Scholarship And Journalism About This Giant Of Jazz, David Hajdu'S Lush Life Is A Vibrant And Absorbing Account Of The 'Lush Life' That Strayhorn And Other Jazz Musicians Led In Harlem And Paris. While Composing Some Of The Most Gorgeous American Music Of The Twentieth Century, Strayhorn Labored Under A Complex Agreement Whereby Ellington Took The Bows For His Work. Until His Life Was Tragically Cut Short By Cancer And Alcohol Abuse, The Small, Shy Composer Carried Himself With Singular Style And Grace As One Of The Few Jazzmen To Be Openly Homosexual. Lush Life Has Sparked An Enthusiastic Revival Of Interest In Strayhorn'S Work And Is Already Acknowledged As A Jazz Classic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Lush Life: A Biography of Billy Strayhorn' about? A: 'Lush Life' is a comprehensive biography of Billy Strayhorn, an influential composer and collaborator with Duke Ellington. It details his life, struggles, and contributions to jazz music, particularly his work on classics like 'Take the A Train'.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Lush Life'? A: The biography is written by David Hajdu, a noted author and music critic.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Lush Life' is listed as a used book in good condition, ensuring that it is still readable and intact.
- Q: How many pages does 'Lush Life' have? A: 'Lush Life' contains 336 pages of detailed narrative and analysis.
- Q: When was 'Lush Life' published? A: 'Lush Life' was published on June 26, 1997.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Lush Life' a first edition? A: Yes, this biography is a first edition, first thus.
- Q: What topics does 'Lush Life' cover? A: 'Lush Life' covers the life of Billy Strayhorn, his music, his relationship with Duke Ellington, and the cultural context of jazz in Harlem and Paris.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers unfamiliar with jazz? A: Yes, 'Lush Life' is accessible to readers new to jazz, providing both biographical details and contextual information about the era.
- Q: What accolades has 'Lush Life' received? A: 'Lush Life' was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award and is recognized as a significant work in jazz literature.