Hardcover
(Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, March 3, 1999)
A vibrant picture book by an award-winning husband and wife team pays homage to a legendary African-American jazz composer who, in his heyday, performed at the prestigious Cotton Club in Harlem and even at Carnegie Hall.
The award-winning author/illustrator team of Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney--creators of the popular picture book "Alvin Ailey"--now present a swinging, vibrant picture book about the jazz composer Edward Kennedy Ellington, better known as "Duke" Author/illustrator publicity .
FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. A brief recounting of the career of this jazz musician and composer who, along with his orchestra, created music that was beyond category.