Background
Morgenstern, Dan Michael was born on October 24, 1929 in Munich, Germany. Son of Soma and Ingeborg Henrietta (von Klenau) Morgenstern. came to the United States, 1947.
(This work portrays the giants of jazz, relates what they ...)
This work portrays the giants of jazz, relates what they achieved, and tells how they made their way in a world not always ready for them. The text offers a clear, informative history of the art, and the photographs present Coleman Hawkins, Count Basie, Charles Mingus, Benny Godman, Louis Armstrong and scores of others. These haunting photographs are supplemented with some rare vintage prints to tell the whole story of jazz from Buddy Bolden to Anthony Braxton.
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Morgenstern, Dan Michael was born on October 24, 1929 in Munich, Germany. Son of Soma and Ingeborg Henrietta (von Klenau) Morgenstern. came to the United States, 1947.
Morgenstern moved to the United States in 1947, and attended Brandeis University from 1953-1956.
He wrote for jazz publication Jazz Journal from 1958–1961, and following this edited several jazz magazines: Metronome in 1961, Jazz from 1962–1963, and Down Beat from 1964-1973. He is the author of the book Jazz People and has arranged jazz concerts and lectures over the course of his career. In 1976 he was named director of Rutgers–Newark"s Institute of Jazz Studies, where he continued the work of Marshall Stearns and made the Institute one of the world"s largest collections of jazz documents, recordings, and memorabilia.
Morgenstern is widely known as a prolific writer of comprehensive, authoritative liner notes, a sideline that has garnered him eight since 1973.
Morgenstern published two books: Jazz People (1976). And Living with Jazz (2004), a reader edited by Sheldon Meyer.
Both were winners of American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers"s Deems Taylor Award.
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Served with United States Army, 1951-1953. Member National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (governor since 1971, trustee 1976-1979, 81-84, 85-89, 91—, vice president 1979-1983, 1st vice president 1983-1985), National Endowment for Arts (chairman jazz advisory panel 1971-1973, consultant music programs 1973-1980), Music Critics Association, Poets, Playwrights, Editors, Essayists and Novelists association, Authors Guild.
Married Elsa Schocket, March 31, 1974. Children: Adam Oran, Joshua Louis.