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Duke Ellington: His Life in Jazz with 21 Activities (For Kids series)

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Duke Ellington, one of the crucial influential figures in American music, comes alive on this comprehensive biography with engaging activities. Ellington was once an accomplished and influential jazz pianist, composer, band leader, and cultural diplomat. Activities include creating a ragtime rhythm, making a washtub bass, writing song lyrics, thinking like an arranger, and learning to dance the Lindy Hop. It explores Ellington’s life and career along side many topics related to African American history, including the Harlem Renaissance. Kids will learn in regards to the musical evolution of jazz that coincided with Ellington’s long life from ragtime through the big band era on as much as the 1970s. Kids find out how music technology has changed over time from piano rolls to record albums through CDs, tv, and portable music devices. The extensive resources include a time line, glossary, list of Ellington’s greatest recordings, related books, Internet sites, and DVDs for further study.


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