Description
How did a working-class young man from Washington, DC, turn the music world on its head and become the Master Of Jazz? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library! 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. He went on to win 13 Grammys, a Pulitzer, and receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1969. Who Was Duke Ellington? follows the exciting, multifaceted journey of this musical genius and takes a look at what truly makes Ellington an artist beyond category.
Details
Author: |
M. D. Payne |
Author: |
Who Hq |
ISBN 10: |
039953962X |
Pages: |
112 |
Publisher: |
Penguin Workshop |
Publication Date: |
December 1, 2020 |
Binding: |
Paperback |
Weight: |
0.25lbs |
Age Group: |
Young Readers (9 - 13) |
Grade Range: |
3-6 |
