Duke Ellington
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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
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Brian Pinkney has illustrated numerous acclaimed books for children, including Martin & Mahalia: His Words, Her Song; On the Ball; The Faithful Friend; Duke Ellington; and In the Time of the Drums. His many awards include two Caldecott Honors, a Coretta Scott King Illustration Award, four Coretta Scott King Illustration Honors, and the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award. Brian lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife and frequent collaborator, Andrea Davis Pinkney. Visit him at BrianPinkney.net.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780786814206
- Publication Date
- January 1, 2007
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
- Original Publication Date
- March 3, 1998
- Page Count
- 32
- Words Per Page
- 47
- Reading Age
- 6 - 9 years
- WorldCat Number (OCLC)
- 86109336
- Lexile® Level
- AD800L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~S
- ATOS® Book Level
- 5
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 0.5
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 28077
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- LG
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