Read by Forest Whitaker. Compact disc. Accompanying book illustrated by Brian Pinkney. Book published: New York : Hyperion Books for Children, c1998. "Read-Along CD" ; to be used with book of the same title. Track 1: With page-turn signals. Track 2: Without page-turn signals. Duration: 00:18:00.
Summary:
Andrea Pinkney presents a charming chronicle featuring the exploits of Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington, a master pianist in the 20th century. Overcoming America's racial divide and rising to fame in the 1940s, Ellington went on to compose thousands of pieces before his death in 1974.
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