1899-1974

A biography of the musician who created more than 5,000 compositions, led his own orchestra for almost fifty years, and was a legendary figure of his time.

Discusses the life of African American composer Duke Ellington and how his work has had a lasting impact on the music world.

A brief recounting of the career of this jazz musician and composer who, along with his orchestra, created music that was beyond category.

Traces the life of the internationally acclaimed musician and composer who helped popularize jazz music.

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.

Tells the story of how jazz composer and musician Duke Ellington, along with Billy Strayhorn, created his jazz composition based on Tchaikovsky's famous Nutcracker Suite ballet. Includes a CD.

A biography that explores Duke Ellington's life and career, with twenty-one activities for engaging children, such as how to create a ragtime rhythm, make a washtub bass, and write lyrics, and covers topics such as the Harlem Renaissance, the evolution of jazz, and changes in music technology.

A biography stressing the childhood of a talented musician who helped shape American music.

A biography of composer and bandleader Duke Ellington that chronicles his life, career, and achievements.

Traces the life and career of legendary composer Duke Ellington in terms of the social, cultural, political, and economic realities of his time.