The Life of Duke Ellington Giant of Jazz |
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Author:
| Old, Wendie C. |
Series title: | Legendary African Americans Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-7660-6131-6 |
Publication Date: | Jul 2014 |
Publisher: | Enslow Publishing, LLC
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Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $36.27 |
Book Description:
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Duke Ellington's brilliance as a jazz composer; bandleader; and pianist has never been equaled. The winner of eleven Grammy Awards, Duke Ellington, achieved success in New York's Cotton Club, wrote musical scores for stage plays, movies, and even composed his own short opera. This book offers a fascinating look at the life and career of a music legend.
Duke Ellington's brilliance as a jazz composer; bandleader; and pianist has never been equaled. The winner of eleven Grammy Awards, Duke Ellington, achieved success in New York's Cotton Club, wrote musical scores for stage plays, movies, and even composed his own short opera. This book offers a fascinating look at the life and career of a music legend.