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Who was Duke Ellington? / by M. D. Payne ; illustrated by Gregory Copeland.

Payne, M. D. (Matthew D.), 1978- (author.). Copeland, Gregory, (illustrator.).

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"-- 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 Cotton 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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