{"product_id":"duke-ellington-the-piano-prince-and-his-orchestra-caldecott-honor-book-paperback","title":"Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra (Caldecott Honor Book) - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrea Pinkney\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBrian Pinkney\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA joyful biography of jazz pioneer Duke Ellington, recognized with a Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award Honor, brought to life by a bestselling husband and wife duo.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Born in 1899, Duke Ellington was the forerunner in the evolution of jazz. By the time he was nineteen he was playing at parties, pool halls, and cabarets; and then, in 1927, he entertained at the hottest place around, The Cotton Club in Harlem. But the defining moment of his career came when Duke and his orchestra gave a groundbreaking performance at Carnegie Hall, when they first performed his suite \u003ci\u003eBlack, Brown, and Beige\u003c\/i\u003e, a tribute to the history of African American people. To this day, Duke, the \"King of the Keys,\" is beloved by jazz fans old and new. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This is a stunning introduction to Duke Ellington--a legend who continues to live on and influence musicians everywhere. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't miss the other Great Black Performers biographies: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlvin Ailey \u003cbr\u003e Ella Fitzgerald: The Tale of a Vocal Virtuosa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrea Davis Pinkney \u003c\/b\u003eis the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling and award-winning author of nearly 50 books for young readers, among them \u003ci\u003eThe Red Pencil \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eA Poem for Peter\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as several collaborations with her husband Brian Pinkney, including \u003ci\u003eSit -In \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eHand in Hand\u003c\/i\u003e, which received the Coretta Scott King Book Award. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrian Pinkney\u003c\/b\u003e has illustrated numerous books for children, including two Caldecott Honor books, and he has written and illustrated several of his own books. Brian has received the Coretta Scott King Book Award for Illustration and three Coretta Scott King Book Award Honor medals. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The Pinkneys have been named among the \"25 Most Influential People in Our Children's Lives\" by \u003ci\u003eChildren's Health \u003c\/i\u003emagazine. They live in Brooklyn, New York.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 10.8 x 8.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Duke Ellington\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757426147616,"sku":"9780786814206","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/afbecc0fabb2dadffbe93b28800bb9d9.webp?v=1780102379","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/duke-ellington-the-piano-prince-and-his-orchestra-caldecott-honor-book-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}