Duke Ellington
The Piano Prince and His Orchestra (Caldecott Honor Book)
Description
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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Praise
“This book swings. Don’t miss it.”
—School Library Journal“A cool and vibrant tour of Duke Ellington’s musical career . . . this loving tribute temptingly evokes the sound and spirit of a jazz pioneer.”
—Kirkus"The joy in Ellington's music, and the joy his musicians felt in playing it, is apparent on every page."—Booklist
"The husband-and-wife team captures the spirit of an individual, an era and a musical style."—Publishers Weekly