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Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra

 Author: Andrea Davis Pinkney  Category: Biographies and Non-Fiction, Black History, Culture and Heritage, Elementary School, Music, Preschool  Reading Age: Elementary School, Preschool  Language: English  Illustrator: Brian Pinkney  Amazon  Bookshop org
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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

Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra
Written by Andrea Davis Pinkney
Illustrated by Brian Pinkney

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