Click the Google Preview button to take a look inside this book. Duke Ellington"I Live With Music"Series: African-American Biography LibraryBy Carin T. Ford DetailsDetails ReviewsReviews As a composer, bandleader, and pianist, Duke Ellington topped all other jazz musicians of his day. Ellington infused the beats and the rhythms of jazz with a more classical sound and intelligence, elevating jazz to an honored status. Carin T. Ford’s new biography examines the life and career of this exceptional entertainer.Publication Date: 07/01/2007Copyright: 2008Pages: 128Trim Size: 6 1/2 x 9 1/4Illustrations: Illus. with color and black-and-white photographsGrade Level: 6–upAge Level: 11–upLC Number: 2006013794ATOS Reading Level: 7.4ATOS Points: 3.0Quiz #: 114557AR Interest Level: MGDewey: 781.65092FormatsFormatISBNList PriceDiscount PriceLibrary Bound Book978-0-7660-2702-2$33.27$24.95 "All four books feature a chronology, chapter notes, "For Further Reading," Internet addresses, and an index. Ellington and Armstrong's biographies also contain a discography."MultiCultural Review, Fall 2007". . . a very good series of biographies for school libraries. The book is comprehensive and includes many items teachers are looking for in non-fiction books."Southern Maine Library District, June 11, 2008 Loading… Other books in African-American Biography Library 1234 Loading… Other books from the authors 12 Loading… Library Bound Book: 978-0-7660-2702-2 List Price: $33.27 Discount Price: $24.95 + Add to wish list Please log in Log in or register to create a wish list. Login or Register Loading… -----OR----- Click to buy at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble