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Record Nr.

UNINA9910457959203321

Autore

Herzig Monika <1964->

Titolo

David Baker [[electronic resource] ] : a legacy in music / / Monika Herzig ; with contributions by Nathan Davis ... [et al.] ; foreword by Quincy Jones

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Bloomington, : Indiana University Press, c2011

ISBN

1-280-12428-8

9786613528148

0-253-00524-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (446 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

DavisNathan <1973->

Disciplina

781.65092

B

Soggetti

Composers - United States

Jazz musicians - United States

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Indiana Avenue and Crispus Attucks High School / Lissa May -- A star is born / Monika Herzig -- New beginnings / Monika Herzig and Nathan Davis -- Defining jazz education / JB Dyas -- 21st century bebop / Monika Herzig and Brent Wallarab -- The composer / David Ward-Steinman -- David Baker and the Smithsonian : a personal perspective / John Edward Hasse -- Social engagement / Willard Jenkins -- Coda / Monika Herzig.

Sommario/riassunto

A Living Jazz Legend, musician and composer David Baker has made a distinctive mark on the world of music in his nearly 60-year career-as player (chiefly on trombone and cello), composer, and educator. In this richly illustrated volume, Monika Herzig explores Baker's artistic legacy, from his days as a jazz musician in Indianapolis to his long-term gig as Distinguished Professor and Chairman of the Jazz Studies department at Indiana University. Baker's credits are striking: in the 1960's he was a member of George Russell's ""out there"" sextet and orchestra; by the 1980's he was in the jazz e