Duke Ellington
by Frankl, Ron
Series:Black Americans of Achievement
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AR Book Level
8.7
AR Points
3
Word Count
16,949
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
8306 EN
About this book
Born in Washington D.C. and raised in Harlem, Duke Ellington rose from humble beginnings to become one of jazz music's most influential figures. The book chronicles his life through the vibrant Harlem Renaissance era and into his groundbreaking later years as a composer and bandleader. His innovative style and memorable compositions forever changed the landscape of American music.
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