Thomas Brothers
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Thomas Brothers was a finalist for the 2015 Pulitzer Prize in Biography with his title Louis Armstrong: Master of Modernism. (Bowker Author Biography)
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With the first half of the book, Duke Ellington and the various incarnations of his bands through the decades is examined, While Duke took the vast majority of the credit for what the band performed, Mr. Brothers digs into the reality of what individual, often uncredited members of the band brought to the music. A born organizer and administrator with trunks full of tact, Mr. Ellington managed to create a long standing, highly successful orchestra that remained in the forefront of popular music for more than five decades.
There were many players in these ensembles and each gave something more than just musicianship to the process. While the “Duke” probably took far more credit for the actual music than he should have, you can’t argue with the results.
We all know the Beatles. Lennon, McCartney provided the shared basis for the start of the music writing while both Ringo and George provided many songs along the way. It was the genius of trying to outperform each other in the writing phase that helped propel the music of the Beatles to its place of prominence. It was the well honed musicianship and ability to share the spotlight that made the collaboration really work.
Mr. Brothers has done his research to a great degree. The information he provides feels well founded and he manages to write in a style that is informative and inviting. A solid investigation.
Of course, the way to breadths is with suitable music in the background. A finer pair of bands to listen to would be hard to find.… (mer)