Bibliograph

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

Type

Label

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

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 108)

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Ages 8-12, Penguin Workshop

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Who was Duke Ellington?

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1143644904

Responsibility statement

by M. D. Payne ; illustrated by Gregory Copeland

Series statement

Who was..

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

Table Of Contents

Who was Duke Ellington? -- Edward Kennedy Ellington -- A life-changing sound -- Here comes the Duke! -- From DC Sweet to NYC Gutbucket -- Live from Cotton Club -- "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

juvenile

Classification