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Duke Ellington
By Pinkney, Andrea Davis & Pinkney, J. Brian
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-78680-178-7
- Publisher
- New York : Hyperion Books for Children, c1998.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on May 1, 1998
Gr 1-5 A royal introduction to the piano prince. Told in a swingy conversational tone and highlighting the musician's childhood, early ragtime days, and stellar rise to popularity, playing at the Cotton Club and, later, Carnegie Hall, this is a jazzy treat. It is rare to find text that describes music so well. Phrases such as "sassy ride on his cymbal," "musical stream...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
