{"product_id":"duke-ellington-the-piano-prince-and-his-orchestra","title":"Duke Ellington The Piano Prince and His Orchestra","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnother stunning picture book biography of a prominent twentieth-century African-American in the arts, from the creative team behind Alvin Ailey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003eBorn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a stunning introduction to Duke Ellington--a legend who continues to live on and influence musicians everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LEGACY HOUSE BOOKS","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":53557950841142,"sku":"9780786814206","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/6401\/4646\/files\/3212343482468.jpg?v=1767601966","url":"https:\/\/legacyhousebookshop.com\/products\/duke-ellington-the-piano-prince-and-his-orchestra","provider":"LEGACY HOUSE BOOK SHOP ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}