Discover book depositorys huge selection of duke ellington books online. This song is from an introduction to jazz book 1 by jacob koller. This swinging, vibrant picture book about jazz composer edward kennedy ellington, better known as duke, is a tribute to the legend that continues to live on and influence musicians everywhere. Duke ellington was born at the turn of the century 1899 in washington, d. Published march 3rd 1998 by hyperion books for children. For example, you might get a whole page describing johnny hodges personality and one interesting story about him. He is considered by many to be the greatest american composer. It sends you on a voyage back to the early 1900s and you can practically hear duke ellington and his band playing. There are two kinds of worries those you can do something about and those you cant. In the duke ellington reader, mark tucker offers the first historical anthology of writings about this major africanamerican musician. Jazz is a complex art form, but this book does a good job breaking it down in ways that kids even without a musical background can appreciate. See all books authored by duke ellington, including music is my mistress, and the songs of duke ellington, and more on. Duke ellington has 120 books on goodreads with 1651 ratings.
Duke ellington all the best full album greatest jazz musician duration. Music is my mistress, doubleday books yet, every time gods children have thrown away fear in pursuit of honestytrying to communicate themselves, understood or. Stanley dance, east meets west through the swinging music of duke ellington, original liner notes, duke ellingtons far east suite, bluebird first editions 82876556142. Duke ellington through the looking glass childrens book. Ella fitzgerald childrens book read aloud duration. Discover book picks from the ceo of penguin random house us close. The piano prince and his orchestra by andrea davis pinkney, help the b. Edward kennedy duke ellington april 29, 1899 may 24, 1974 was an american composer, pianist, and leader of a jazz orchestra, which he led from 1923 until his death over a career spanning more than six decades born in washington, d. My husband, your grandfather, was a great man named duke ellington. Duke ellington by collier and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Lots of new people moved to harlem and created a new culture. The piano prince and his orchestra is a childrens picture book written by andrea davis pinkney and illustrated by brian pinkney.
Kids will feel like they can step right into 1940s harlem. The piano prince and his orchestra is a children s picture book written by andrea davis pinkney and illustrated by brian pinkney. Edward kennedy duke ellington and his music have been an integral part of the american scene for most of the 20th century. Duke ellington was a major force in jazz from the 1920s through the 1960s and his work continues to be influential today. The story starts out when young duke ellington is learning to play the piano and hears ragtime music being played. Im pretty sure it was called the duke ellington jazz orchestra or. Born on january 4, 1879, daisy was the oldest of nine children. Putting a jazzy spin on the holiday, celenza tells the true story of how duke ellington recorded his rendition of tchaikovskys nutcracker suite. Duke ellington, langston hughes, countee cullen and the sound of the harlem renaissanceduke ellington, langston hughes, countee cullen and the sound of the harlem renaissance. The piano prince and his orchestra caldecott honor book by pinkney, andrea and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Book cover art book cover design book design gig poster heroes peter lookbook layout indie singer songwriter book.
Scholastic book clubs childrens books for parents and. But one day, when he heard someone playing ragtime on the piano, his interest was captured and he had to learn. Duke ellington by andrea davis pinkney read aloud video. Duke ellington is a biography of the legendary composer.
She is also the author of the picture books alvin ailey. His life in jazz with 21 activities for kids series by stein crease, stephanie feb 1, 2009. Children s middle grade books children s picture books. Duke ellington by andrea and brian pinkney is a book celebrating the life of duke ellington, who is one of the most inspirational jazz musicians of his time. He had many hits including take the a train words and music by billy strayhorn, satin doll, rockin in rhythm, mood indigo, caravan, sophisticated lady, and it dont mean a thing if it aint got that swing. Music is my mistress, and she plays second fiddle to no one. Andrea davis pinkneys text is well complemented by the rich, colorful illustrations by her husband and collaborator, brian pinkney. The text of this picture book for older children is a paean to shanges family home and the exciting men who gathered there, everyone from w. In the 1920s, ellington performed in broadway nightclubs as the bandleader of a sextet, a group which in time grew to a 10piece ensemble. Think of the book as something you read in the john. Scholastic book clubs is the best possible partner to help you get excellent children s books into the hands of every child, to help them become successful lifelong readers and discover the joy and power of good books. Dubois lived, this harlem produced langston hughes, james weldon johnson, zora neale hurston, and claude mckay. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
It is a chargedup introduction to duke ellington, his band, and his music. Duke ellingtons nutcracker suite by anna harwell celenza. Duke ellington wrote down a few paragraphs about 100 or so people he met along the way. Nonfiction picture book for ages 6 to 9 hyperion, 2007 isbn. The piano prince and his orchestra, 1999 caldecott. Childrens middle grade books childrens picture books. But duke and billy, inspired by their travels and by musical styles past and present, infused the composition with vegas glitz, hollywood glamour, and even a little new york jazz. I loved this picture book biography of duke ellington. Duke ellington is universally recognized as one of the towering figures of 20thcentury music, both a brilliant composer and one of the preeminent musicians in jazz history. Dancers at the cotton club, for example, seem to fly off the page, colors trailing from their feet.
This is a good book for use any time of the year, not just black history month. An american success story tells another musical tale with a strong, clear sense of the field. Duke ellington s most popular book is music is my mistress. This interpretive biography offers insights into ellington s enduring appeal, not only as a composer and pianoplaying leader of a jazz orchestra, but as a cultural icon. His life in jazz with 21 activities for kids series by stephanie stein crease feb 1, 2009. Celebrating black history month watch this duke ellington biography. When edward duke ellington s parents first enrolled him to have piano lessons the baseball loving boy was not very enthusiastic. Duke ellington books list of books by author duke ellington.
He was one of the most important musicians in the history of recorded music, and is called one of the greatest figures in jazz music. He would much rather be outdoors throwing a ball around than to be stuck indoors playing the same old tired exercises over and over. It has a balanced approach to putting duke s life in historical context of segregation without being a book about racism. Music is my mistress ellington, duke 9780385022354. He learned to play the piano at an early age, but it wasnt to his liking. Duke ellington a caldecott honor book, coretta scott king honor book. The pinkneys are a picture book perfect, authorillustrator couple. Duke ellington career timeline essay duke ellington was an american jazz. Books by duke ellington author of music is my mistress. The piano prince and his orchestra, 1999 caldecott honor book. With books about everything from jazz and jackie robinson to slavery and segregation, there are many rich biographies and themes to explore with children during black history month february or any time of year.
In his autobiography, ellington described daisys father, james william kennedy, as a captain in the district of columbia police force, and the book includes a picture of him in uniform. Told in his own way, in his own words, a symphony written by the king of jazz. This is the story of duke ellingtonthe story of jazz itself. He also played blues, gospel, pop, and classical music. Collier chronicles the early years of edward kennedy ellington, who was pam. This e book features 6 fun yet easy to play jazz piano pieces along with a cd to practice. The book begins with ellington s childhood, and describes his early interest in music and the beginning of his career. See more ideas about image, elliott erwitt photography and rembrandt self portrait. An agebyage guide to the best historical fiction books for kids. Edward kennedy duke ellington april 29, 1899 may 24, 1974 was an american composer, pianist, and big band leader. In this educational video for students, we journey through the life of legendary jazz musician duke ellington and some of.
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