Who was Duke Ellington? / by M. D. Payne ; illustrated by Gregory Copeland.
"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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780399539633
- ISBN: 0399539638
- ISBN: 9780399539626
- ISBN: 039953962X
- Physical Description: 108 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
- Publisher: New York : Penguin Workshop, [2020]
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "An official WHOHQ book" -- Cover.Publisher, dates, and paging may vary.
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (page 108).
- Formatted Contents Note:
- 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 Note:
- Ages 8-12 Penguin Workshop.1040L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR MG 6.7 1 511266.
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- Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974 > Juvenile literature.
Composers > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Band directors > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Jazz musicians > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature. - Genre:
- Biographies.
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- 42 of 42 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | JUV BIO ELL (Text) | 37810460016495 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Beaufort Main | J B ELLINGTON (Text) | 34208900019158 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Black Mountain Library | jB ELLINGTON (Text) | 0020512977370 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Bogue Banks | J B ELLINGTON (Text) | 34208900019166 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Bordeaux Library | JB ELLINGTON (Text) | 31781066949312 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Carver School Road Branch | JB Ellington, Duke (Text) | 0112523163777 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Cliffdale Library | JB ELLINGTON (Text) | 31781066949320 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Cumberland Headquarters | JB ELLINGTON (Text) | 31781066949304 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Down East | J B ELLINGTON (Text) | 34208900019182 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| East Regional Library | JB ELLINGTON (Text) | 31781066949288 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
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"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"--
