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

• Autore: Herzig Monika <1964->
• Pubblicazione: Bloomington, : Indiana University Press, c2011
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (446 p.)
• Disciplina: 781.65092; B
• Soggetto topico: Composers - United States; Jazz musicians - United States
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Altri autori: DavisNathan <1973->
• 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
• Titolo autorizzato: David Baker
• ISBN: 1-280-12428-8; 9786613528148; 0-253-00524-8
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910457959203321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II