The book is currently out of stock
More about the book
The book highlights the remarkable life and achievements of Dr. Billy Taylor, a prominent figure in the jazz world. His roles included serving as the Duke Ellington Fellow at Yale and as an Artistic Advisor for Jazz at the Kennedy Center. Taylor was a passionate advocate for jazz, hosting radio shows and contributing to CBS Sunday Morning. He received numerous accolades, including two Peabody Awards, an Emmy, a Grammy, and the National Medal of Arts, along with over 23 honorary doctoral degrees, showcasing his profound impact on music and culture.
Book purchase
The Jazz Life of Dr. Billy Taylor, Billy Taylor
- Language
- Released
- 2013
- product-detail.submit-box.info.binding
- (Hardcover)
We’ll notify you via email once we track it down.
Payment methods
- Title
- The Jazz Life of Dr. Billy Taylor
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Billy Taylor
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9780253009098
- Category
- Music, Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The book highlights the remarkable life and achievements of Dr. Billy Taylor, a prominent figure in the jazz world. His roles included serving as the Duke Ellington Fellow at Yale and as an Artistic Advisor for Jazz at the Kennedy Center. Taylor was a passionate advocate for jazz, hosting radio shows and contributing to CBS Sunday Morning. He received numerous accolades, including two Peabody Awards, an Emmy, a Grammy, and the National Medal of Arts, along with over 23 honorary doctoral degrees, showcasing his profound impact on music and culture.