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This fascinating book introduces readers to the life and legacy of Duke Ellington, a Black composer and band leader whose artistic and cultural contributions expanded and illuminated the collective conversation on race. The book includes a table of contents, a Consider This special feature, a biographical timeline, informative sidebars, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level,...
11) Duke Ellington
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A biography of the renowned pianist, composer, and band leader who, in his more than fifty-year career, left a deep impression on jazz and popular music.
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The most important composer in the history of jazz, the legendary Duke Ellington lead his band continuously for five decades. This collection features 52 of his most beloved songs, including: Caravan * Don't Get Around Much Anymore * I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good * I'm Just a Lucky So and So * It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) * Mood Indigo * Perdido * Satin Doll * Solitude * Take the "A" Train * and more.
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