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A tribute to the late king of soul, Ray Charles, featuring
performances by contemporary artists including Elton John, Stevie
Wonder, Al Green and Mary J. Blige.
Wisdom and musings on creativity and life from one of the world's
most beloved musicians, producers, and mentors, Quincy Jones12
Notes is a self-development guide that will affirm that creativity
is a calling that can and should be answered, no matter your age or
experience. Drawing from his own life, and those of his many
creative collaborators past and present, Quincy Jones presents
readers with lessons that are hardworking and accessible, yet speak
to the passion of self-expression. He includes sections as deep as
how to transform grief into power, and as practical as how to set
goals and articulate intentions through daily affirmations. Weaving
his story throughout, Jones lets readers in on his own creative
process, as well as the importance of letting honesty, hard work,
and good relationships drive your career.
"Jean-Pierre was himself a musician, but his choice of instrument
was a camera, which he never put away." - Michel Legrand "I am so
happy to see Leloir's work published, because behind each image is
a story - one that needs to be told and appreciated. Leloir was not
just a photographer; instead he was a preserver of history. As a
result, this book holds hundreds of stories that shine a light onto
the lives of those who live in these pages. Leloir had a unique
ability to preserve an entire atmosphere and its surrounding
emotions. between the four corners of a picture, but beyond his
talent as a photographers, he presented himself not as paparazzi,
but a friend. He and my other brother Herman Leonard were two of a
kind; they had the same passion for photography and an endless
supply of vision." - Quincy Jones This book gives ample proof of
Jean-Pierre Leloir's amazing ability to immortalise performers and
to capture candid moments at the airport, backstage, and in the
dressing rooms of the most legendary Paris jazz and concert venues:
"I loved the people I photographed, so I made myself as available,
yet as discreet as possible", he used to say. "I never wanted to be
a paparazzi. I wanted them to forget my presence so I could catch
those little unexpected moments." The selection of photographs
showcased here has been carefully selected from Leloir's immense
catalogue. Many of the images have never been previously published
before, and can be easily catalogued as 'atypical' shots, as the
musicians were captured primarily in spontaneous situations, away
from the fanfare of the stage. Text in English with an introduction
in English, French and Spanish.
(Book). The first entry in a multivolume set that will be essential
reading for aspiring producers and artists everywhere, Q on
Producing presents the master's approach to making music. Told to
and compiled by author and audio expert Bill Gibson, Quincy's
observations, culled from over a year of in-depth interviews, are
collected and presented in book form and on an accompanying
DVD-ROM, providing an unparalleled course of instruction from one
of the true legends of American music. Reaching back to his early
successes, Quincy discusses the techniques learned as an arranger
for such legendary performers as Count Basie and Ray Charles, as a
touring bandleader, and as a young producer with his first pop
successes. Coauthor Gibson, in chapters such as "Discovering
Talent," "The Producer/Engineer Relationship," and "Tools for
Success," outlines the many skills Quincy developed and broadened
as he graduated to film and TV work, his solo recordings, and his
game-changing albums with Michael Jackson, as well as more recent
productions. With invaluable advice on subjects such as
songwriting, scoring, and the modern music business to be expanded
on in subsequent volumes Q on Producing provides the foundation for
what is sure to be the most anticipated series of tutorials on
music production ever created.
Compelling from cover to cover, this is the story of one of the
most recorded and beloved jazz trumpeters of all time. With
unsparing honesty and a superb eye for detail, Clark Terry, born in
1920, takes us from his impoverished childhood in St. Louis,
Missouri, where jazz could be heard everywhere, to the smoke-filled
small clubs and carnivals across the Jim Crow South where he got
his start, and on to worldwide acclaim. Terry takes us behind the
scenes of jazz history as he introduces scores of legendary
greats--Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson, Dizzy Gillespie, Dinah
Washington, Doc Severinsen, Ray Charles, Thelonious Monk, Billie
Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Coleman Hawkins, Zoot Sims, and Dianne
Reeves, among many others. Terry also reveals much about his own
personal life, his experiences with racism, how he helped break the
color barrier in 1960 when he joined the "Tonight Show" band on
NBC, and why--at ninety years old--his students from around the
world still call and visit him for lessons.
Duke Ellington was the undisputed father of the American songbook.
A prolific writer and consummate performer, Ellington was the
author of such standards as Solitude, Prelude to a Kiss, and It
Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got that Swing). With a career that
spanned five decades, he is one of the defining composers of the
Jazz Age. With unprecedented access to the Ellington family
archives, this long overdue book illuminates the life and work of
an icon of twentieth-century music from his humble beginnings to
his long-lasting success. Every stage of Ellington's career is
brought to life, from sepia photographs of his early days in
Washington, DC, to colorful playbills from the Harlem Renaissance
of the 1920s, his triumphant tours of Europe in the 1930s, and his
pioneering explosion of form and genre in the 1940s and beyond.
Alongside more than two hundred stunning images, contributions from
peers such as Dave Brubeck, Cornel West, Quincy Jones, and Tony
Bennett shed light on Ellington's musical legacy, while the voice
of his granddaughter Mercedes reveals the character behind the
charisma, and the man behind the piano.
Andrew Young is one of the most important figures of the U.S. civil
rights movement and one of America's best-known African American
leaders. Working closely with Martin Luther King, Jr. and the
Southern Christian Leadership Conference, he endured beatings and
arrests while participating in seminal civil rights campaigns. In
1964, he became Executive Director of the SCLC, serving with King
during a time of great accomplishment and turmoil. In describing
his life through his election to Congress in 1972, this memoir
provides revelatory, riveting reading. Young's analysis of the
connection between racism, poverty, and a militarized economy will
resonate with particular relevance for readers today.
From one of the most dynamic businessmen in the country: a
motivational doctrine for those who want to make their most
ambitious dreams come true.
Emilio Estefan-husband to singer Gloria Estefan and founder of the
Latin pop legend Miami Sound Machine-is the embodiment of the
American dream. He came to the United States as a Cuban refugee and
went on to become one of the most successful producers in music
history and a self-made entrepreneur.
Blessed with an optimistic outlook and an unwavering confidence in
himself and his intuition, Emilio succeeds on his own terms, and
now, in "The Rhythm of Success," he establishes the guiding
principles readers will need to start and grow their own business
or climb the corporate ladder. Emilio imparts the basics needed to
identify values, believe in ideas and establish plans that will
last for a lifetime.
Compelling from cover to cover, this is the story of one of the
most recorded and beloved jazz trumpeters of all time. With
unsparing honesty and a superb eye for detail, Clark Terry, born in
1920, takes us from his impoverished childhood in St. Louis,
Missouri, where jazz could be heard everywhere, to the smoke-filled
small clubs and carnivals across the Jim Crow South where he got
his start, and on to worldwide acclaim. Terry takes us behind the
scenes of jazz history as he introduces scores of legendary greats
-Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson, Dizzy Gillespie, Dinah
Washington, Doc Severinsen, Ray Charles, Thelonious Monk, Billie
Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Coleman Hawkins, Zoot Sims, and Dianne
Reeves, among many others. Terry also reveals much about his own
personal life, his experiences with racism, how he helped break the
color barrier in 1960 when he joined the Tonight Show band on NBC,
and why - at ninety years old - his students from around the world
still call and visit him for lessons.
The definitive memoir of a timeless fashion icon, Tommy Hilfiger’s American Dreamer chronicles the designer’s formative years, his meteoric rise in the fashion industry, his embrace of music and pop and youth culture, and the setbacks, triumphs, and sheer determination that drove him to build a multibillion dollar global lifestyle brand.
(Book). Whether it's rhythm & blues, hip-hop, rap, jazz, soul,
blues or gospel, each genre is covered in the pages of On This Day
in Black Music History . A book in a calendar format, it covers
over 60 years of mind-tickling trivia, history and events with more
than 2,000 facts about hundreds of artists, including Aretha, Ella,
Whitney, Dionne Warwick, Paula Abdul, Stevie Wonder, Count Basie,
Queen Latifah, Ray Charles, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, James
Brown, Al Green, P. Diddy, Usher, Destiny's Child, Run DMC and many
others. Each page also includes the #1 hit on that day from
different years by the best of black music's legendary performers.
Truly a nostalgic trip thru time that's entertainingly educational,
On This Day in Black Music History definitively demonstrates how
black music is interwoven into American history.
Through both personal stories and stunning photographs captured
behind the scenesincluding scores of images never before
publishedlose yourself in this bygone era of jazz that celebrates
dozens of the most recognized and formidable jazz artists spanning
three decades. As a freelance jazz photojournalist who devoted
nearly thirty years in search of the great jazz musicians, Veryl
Oakland profiles the musics masters in a wide variety of
settingsunder the spotlight, in their homes, and far from the
stagein a personalized manner unique for jazz publications. Close
followers of the entertainment industry and music lovers everywhere
will be enthralled to see more than 340 iconic images of diverse
starsDuke Ellington, Count Basie, Buddy Rich, Dizzy Gillespie,
Thelonious Monk, Dexter Gordon, Art Blakey, Stan Getz, Phil Woods,
Sun Ra, Cecil Taylor, Paul Bley, Weather Report, and Wynton
Marsaliscovering music styles from swing, to bebop, cool, hard bop,
free, and beyond.
Andrew Young is one of the most important figures of the U.S. civil
rights movement and one of America's best-known African American
leaders. Working closely with Martin Luther King, Jr. and the
Southern Christian Leadership Conference, he endured beatings and
arrests while participating in seminal civil rights campaigns. In
1964, he became Executive Director of the SCLC, serving with King
during a time of great accomplishment and turmoil. In describing
his life through his election to Congress in 1972, this memoir
provides revelatory, riveting reading. Young's analysis of the
connection between racism, poverty, and a militarized economy will
resonate with particular relevance for readers today.
First time on CD for this 1957 album, which finds Farmer playing
ballads arranged by the inimitable Quincy Jones. Includes four
bonus tracks that Farmer and Jones recorded in Stockholm, Sweden
four years earlier. 13 tracks total. Lone Hill Jazz. 2006.
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