Who was Duke Ellington? / by M. D. Payne ; illustrated by Gregory Copeland.
"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"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780399539626 (paperback)
- ISBN: 039953962X (paperback)
- ISBN: 9780399539633 (library binding)
- ISBN: 0399539638 (library binding)
- ISBN: 9781713724476 (FollettBound ed)
- Physical Description: 108 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Penguin Workshop, [2020]
- Copyright: 2020
Content descriptions
General Note: | "An official WHOHQ book" -- Cover. |
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (page 108). |
Formatted Contents Note: | Who was Duke Ellington? -- Edward Kennedy Ellington -- A life-changing sound -- Here comes the Duke! -- From DC Sweet to NYC Gutbucket -- Live from CottonĀ lub -- "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. |
Target Audience Note: | 1040L Lexile |
Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader MG 6.7 1 1 511266 |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Lehigh Carbon Library Cooperative.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Lower Macungie Library | JUV BIO ELLINGTON (Text) | 33400001505349 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |