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

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Celebratingone of the most influential figures in jazz, this comprehensive biography incorporates the legendary Duke Ellingtons talents into engaging activities for children. Enlisting the musicians gifts as a pianist, composer, and band leader, this interdisciplinary approach shows how to create a ragtime rhythm, make a washtub bass, write song lyrics, dance the Lindy Hop, and even design an album cover. Exploring Ellingtons life and career, this activity guide includes information on additional topics such as the Harlem Renaissance, the musical evolution of jazz, and how technology has changed over the yearsfrom piano rolls and record albums to CDs, television, and portable music devices.A time line, glossary, selected bibliography, and extensive resourcesincluding Ellingtons greatest recordings, related websites, and recommendations for further studyare also included.

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