Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra (Caldecott Honor Book) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780786814206)

A joyful biography of jazz pioneer Duke Ellington, recognized with a Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award Honor, brought to life by a bestselling husband and wife duo.

Born in 1899, Duke Ellington was the forerunner in the evolution of jazz. By the time he was nineteen he was playing at parties, pool halls, and cabarets; and then, in 1927, he entertained at the hottest place around, The Cotton Club in Harlem. But the defining moment of his career came when Duke and his orchestra gave a groundbreaking performance at Carnegie Hall, when they first performed his suite Black, Brown, and Beige, a tribute to the history of African American people. To this day, Duke, the "King of the Keys," is beloved by jazz fans old and new.

This is a stunning introduction to Duke Ellington--a legend who continues to live on and influence musicians everywhere.

Don't miss the other Great Black Performers biographies:
Alvin Ailey
Ella Fitzgerald: The Tale of a Vocal Virtuosa


Author: Andrea Pinkney
ISBN-10: 0786814209
ISBN-13: 9780786814206
Publisher: Hyperion Books
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2007
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 10.80h x 8.30w x 0.20d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 28077 / Duke Ellington


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 01/15/2007 pg. 54