Who was Duke Ellington?
Title:
Who was Duke Ellington?
Series:
Summary:
A pivotal fixture of the Harlem Renaissance, Duke Ellington was the bandleader of the historic Cotton Club and a master composer -- writing close to 3,000 songs in his lifetime and capturing the spirit of the Black experience in the Unites States. Over a 50-year career, Ellington became one of the biggest names in jazz as we know it. He went on to win 13 Grammys, a Pulitzer, and receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1969. Who Was Duke Ellington? follows the exciting, multifaceted journey of this musical genius and takes a look at what truly makes Ellington an artist "beyond category." -- Amazon.
Audience:
Ages 8-12 Penguin Workshop.
General Note:
"An official WHOHQ book" -- Cover.
Contents:
Who was Duke Ellington? -- Edward Kennedy Ellington -- A life-changing sound -- Here comes the Duke! -- From DC Sweet to NYC Gutbucket -- Live from Cotton Club -- "It doesn't mean a thing (If it ain't got that swing)" -- "Take the 'A' Train" -- "We love you madly" -- "Retire to what?" -- Beyond category -- Timelines.
Physical Description:
108 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Genre:
Personal Subject:
Author(s):
Publisher:
Penguin Workshop,
Publication Date:
2020
ISBN:
9780399539626
9780399539633
9781713724476
Publication Information:
New York : Penguin Workshop, 2020.
©2020
Call Number:
J 920 ELLINGTON