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Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra (Caldecott Honor Book) (Great Black Performers, 2) Paperback – Picture Book, January 1, 2007

by Andrea Pinkney (Author), Brian Pinkney (Illustrator)
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A joyful biography of jazz pioneer Duke Ellington, recognized with a Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award Honor, brought to life by a bestselling husband and wife duo.

Born in 1899, Duke Ellington was the forerunner in the evolution of jazz. By the time he was nineteen he was playing at parties, pool halls, and cabarets; and then, in 1927, he entertained at the hottest place around, The Cotton Club in Harlem. But the defining moment of his career came when Duke and his orchestra gave a groundbreaking performance at Carnegie Hall, when they first performed his suite Black, Brown, and Beige, a tribute to the history of African American people. To this day, Duke, the “King of the Keys,” is beloved by jazz fans old and new.

This is a stunning introduction to Duke Ellington—a legend who continues to live on and influence musicians everywhere. 

Don't miss the other Great Black Performers biographies:
Alvin Ailey
Ella Fitzgerald: The Tale of a Vocal Virtuosa
 
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    3 - 10 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    Great Black Performers
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    1 - 3
  6. Lexile measure
    AD800L
  7. Dimensions
    8.55 x 0.3 x 11 inches
  8. Publisher
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  9. Publication date
    January 1, 2007
  10. ISBN-10
    0786814209
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0786814206
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Get inspired by more poignant works from Andrea Davis Pinkney! The inspiring story of singer Ella Fitzgerald as told by Scat Cat Monroe, a feline fan who sings with the infectious rhythms of scat. A stirring portrait of dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey as a young boy. Follow Sojourner’s brave step-stomp stride as she tells powerful truths and inspires change across America. The voices and lives of Martin and Mahalia are explored in this powerful story culminating at the historical event that united them. The stories of ten Black men from different eras in American history and the legacies they left as links in the “freedom chain.” A celebration of the momentous Woolworth sit-in, a peaceful protest that became a defining moment in the struggle for racial equality.

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“This book swings. Don’t miss it.”

―School Library Journal

“A cool and vibrant tour of Duke Ellington’s musical career . . . this loving tribute temptingly evokes the sound and spirit of a jazz pioneer.”

―Kirkus

"The joy in Ellington's music, and the joy his musicians felt in playing it, is apparent on every page."―Booklist

"The husband-and-wife team captures the spirit of an individual, an era and a musical style."―Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Andrea Davis Pinkney is the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of nearly 50 books for young readers, among them The Red Pencil and A Poem for Peter, as well as several collaborations with her husband Brian Pinkney, including Sit -In and Hand in Hand, which received the Coretta Scott King Book Award.

Brian Pinkney has illustrated numerous books for children, including two Caldecott Honor books, and he has written and illustrated several of his own books. Brian has received the Coretta Scott King Book Award for Illustration and three Coretta Scott King Book Award Honor medals.

The Pinkneys have been named among the "25 Most Influential People in Our Children's Lives" by Children's Health magazine. They live in Brooklyn, New York.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (January 1, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0786814209
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0786814206
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 10 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD800L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.55 x 0.3 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 154 ratings

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First of all, the illustrations in this book are just beautiful. The text is pretty good and there is a lot of biographical information however, there is a lot of jazz "lingo" that would probably go over many kids' heads. Some pages had so much lingo and metaphor i had to re-read them to understand what was actually going on. That may make some children disengage interest as I found that happening myself. I do like that there is a quick biographical write up at the end that is just information about Duke. It also includes the sources used for information.
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VLowe
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book to share
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2020
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Beautiful book and great read aloud for our “Who Besides Martin & Rosa do we have to Thank.,”
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Douglas Groothuis
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Duke
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2019
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The music of Duke Ellington--pianist, composer, band-leader--is a uniquely American treasure. He kept a big band together for half a century and wrote music that will never get old, such as "Mood Indigo." He also thrived as a musician against the odds of racism. In this, he can inspire the youth for whom this little book was written.

But if you go deeper and study his life, you find a flawed man: a serial adulterer, a man who took credit for music he did not write, and a phony who projected an image of sophistication he did not truly possess. Terry Teachout's book on Ellington makes this all-too-clear. However, the story of this celebrated musician is fascinating, not least of which are his "sacred concerts" from the last years of his life.
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Ann McNally
5.0 out of 5 stars Pinkney Team I Great!
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2014
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I have always loved the illustrations (scratch board technique) of Brian Pinkney and the writings of his wife, Andrea Davis Pinkney and when they work together, they produce a book that is invaluable for use in a classroom of elementary students! My students attended "The Nutcracker Ballet" in December 2013 and since I teach in a school of all African-American students, when we came back from our field trip, we listened to a CD of the "Harlem Nutcracker" ballet music that uses the Duke Ellington version of Tchaikovsky's music. When February come around, I had ordered 6 of these paperback books that were used but in Good or Very Good condition (1 cent each!) so that we could read and learn about Duke Ellington. My students learned about him and also about Harlem and the Cotton Club. A great book for students!
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Brittany Francis
5.0 out of 5 stars Really Interesting Introduction to Duke Ellington for Kids
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2019
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I read this in my 4th grade music class and they loved it. Students learned a lot about Duke Ellington, and I liked the way the story was written in a rhythmic way that portrayed how Duke Ellington would have spoken in his day
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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent choice
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2010
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I am an elementary school music teacher & I ordered this book for my classroom. When I read through it upon receiving my order I was immediately impressed! The art work is amazing & the story is very child friendly. You will be pleased with this book as a parent or teacher. It is a wonderful resource!
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C. Creighton
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for my child to read and learn
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2019
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This was informative, well written, and well illustrated. It was perfect to assist my kindergarten age son with his report for school.
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Ebony Stone
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book. Taught my son quite a bit and ...
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2015
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Great book. Taught my son quite a bit and helped with his 1st grade project.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2016
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Book was in excellent condition!
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Vicky
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE this book.
Reviewed in Canada on September 13, 2018
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Great facts, great illustration, written in a very fun, appealing and authentic style.
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Joani Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!!!
Reviewed in Canada on November 20, 2013
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I hope to collect every book like this that comes out on Jazz artists to help teach my young students.
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