Steve Bowie
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Steve Bowie
@steve-bowie.bsky.social
Author of “Concerto for Cootie, the Life and Times of Cootie Williams” and podcast host of “Ellington Reflections.” https://linktr.ee/stevebowie
Get “Concerto for Cootie, the Life and Times of Cootie Williams” for 50% off! Starting 12/1/25, the University Press of Miss. will be having a Cyber Monday Website Flash Sale w/ free US shipping !
This FLASH SALE that will run from Dec. 1 thru Dec. 2 only.

www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/C/Conc...
November 28, 2025 at 6:49 PM
This Saturday, join us at launch party for “Concerto for Cootie, the Life and Times of Cootie Williams.”
November 17, 2025 at 2:34 AM
The original publication date for “Concerto for Cootie” was November 17th. It’s been moved UP to next Friday, October 24th!!! (I’ve been told that some people have already received their copies in the mail from the publisher...) #cootiewilliams #universitypressofmississippi #dukeellington
October 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The latest episode of Ellington Reflections is now available: a look at books published or soon to be published by the University Press of Mississippi – including Concerto for Cootie – The Life and Times of Cootie Williams (Steven C. Bowie). (Free on iTunes @ tinyurl.com/yaq3jpdj )
May 30, 2025 at 11:07 PM
From May 14th thru May 23rd, Univ. Press of Miss. is celebrating their 55th anniversary by offering 55%(!) off on all titles. Pre-order “Concerto for Cootie: The Life and Times of Cootie Williams" in paperback for only $15.75 or in hardback for $54.00. www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/C/Conc...
May 14, 2025 at 11:13 PM
March 1, 2025 at 12:02 AM
The latest episode of Ellington Reflections is now available - "The Magazine Suite." From 1945, the collection is a tribute to Down Beat, Esquire and Metronome mags. (Free on iTunes @ tinyurl.com/yaq3jpdj ) #EllingtonReflections #DukeEllington #jazzpodcast #SteveBowie #DownBeat #Esquire #Metronome
February 28, 2025 at 11:16 PM
February 27, 2025 at 5:18 AM
My biography of jazz legend Cootie Williams will be published by the University Press of Mississippi in November 2025. www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/C/Conc...
February 23, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Reposted by Steve Bowie