A pivotal fixture of the Harlem Renaissance, Duke Ellington was the bandleader of the historic Cotton Club and a master composer - writing close to 3,000 songs in his lifetime and capturing the spirit of the Black experience in the Unites States. Over a 50-year career, Ellington became one of the biggest names in jazz as we know it. He went on to win 13 Grammys, a Pulitzer, and receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1969. Who Was Duke Ellington? follows the exciting, multifaceted journey of this musical genius and takes a look at what truly makes Ellington an artist "beyond category."
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- Authors:
- Payne, M. D.|Who HQ
- Year Published:
- 2020
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Format:
- Paperback
- ISBN:
- 9780399539626
- Number of Pages:
- 112
- Publication Date:
- 01/12/2020
- Publisher:
- Penguin Putnam Inc
- Series:
- Who Was?
- Illustrator:
- Gregory Copeland
- SKU:
- 9780399539626