Duke Ellington: Musician
Artists of the Harlem Renaissance
No. of pages 128
Published: 2016
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"Duke Ellington: Musician" by Rebecca Carey Rohan explores the life and legacy of one of jazz history's most iconic figures. The book delves into Duke Ellington's journey from his childhood in Washington, D.C., to becoming a pivotal force in the world of music. It highlights his innovative compositions, elaborate orchestrations, and vibrant performances that brought jazz to new heights. Through captivating anecdotes and historical context, readers learn how Ellington's unique style and vision shaped the genre and influenced countless musicians. The narrative emphasizes his enduring impact, creativity, and the cultural significance of his work in American music history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Artists Of the Harlem Renaissance .
This book has been graded for interest at 14-17 years.
There are 128 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2016 by Cavendish Square Publishing .
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