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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.\"
Editions of Who Was Duke Ellington?
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780399539633
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780399539626
- EBook
- ISBN 9780399539640
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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.\"
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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.\"
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Who Was Duke Ellington??
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography
Where can I read a sample of Who Was Duke Ellington??
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780399539633
Is Who Was Duke Ellington? part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Who Was?
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Who Was Duke Ellington??
M. D. Payne
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Who Was Duke Ellington? is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780399539633) and paperback(ISBN 9780399539626) and ebook(ISBN 9780399539640)
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