Duke Ellington, giant of jazz
By: Wendie C. Old.
Series: African-American biographies
Publisher: Enslow Publishers
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Springfield, NJ
Language: eng
Number of pages: 128
Subjects: Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974 -- Juvenile literature; Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974; Jazz musicians -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature; African American musicians -- Biography -- Juvenile literature; Musicians; Composers; African Americans -- Biography
Genres: Juvenile literature.; Biography; Biography.
Description: Examines the life and career of the talented jazz composer, bandleader, and pianist, from his childhood in Washington, D.C., through his battle against racism, to his influence on the world of jazz.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 119-126) and index.