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His was the greatest of talents, concealed beneath a carefree exterior. Duke Ellington possessed musical genius, which he claimed to exert for the glory of God and on behalf of his fellow African Americans. Readers will get to know the many sides of the legendary composer. The sunshiny smile displayed at concert time could sometimes be replaced by a frightful temper behind the scenes. Genius often comes at a price, but Duke Ellington's work is paramount....
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[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm
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Ever since she was a young girl, Lil Hardin played music with a beat. She jammed at home, at church, and even at her first job in a music store. At a time when women's only place in jazz was at the microphone, Lil earned a spot playing piano in Chicago's hottest band.
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c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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1v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
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Despite being nearly blind, young Art Tatum's passion for the piano and incredible memory in learning music kept his dream of becoming a pianist alive, making him a virtuoso at a young age with skills that were highly respected by many others in his field.
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2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 x 28 cm
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"A biography of African American musician Melba Doretta Liston, a virtuoso musician who played the trombone and composed and arranged music for many of the great jazz musicians of the twentieth century. Includes afterword, discography, and sources"--
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2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits ; 25 cm.
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Presents information about Ella Fitzgerald, from her youth mired in tragedy to her rise to stardom as one of the top jazz singers of all time.
10) Dolly Parton
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[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (colour) ; 25 cm.
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Little Dolly grew up in Tennessee in a family "as poor as dirt." She started performing at an early age, singing on local radio and television. After graduating high school, she moved to Nashville to pursue her singing dreams. Her managers wanted her to sing pop, but she followed her heart to sing and write country songs. Her heart was right--Dolly became a musical superstar, but she never forgot where she came from. She now uses her wealth to give...
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[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 3
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119 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 31 cm + 2 CDs (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)
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A tribute to more than two dozen legendary music artists who significantly influenced the landscape of music for generations to come, from Ray Charles and Bob Dylan to Chuck Berry and Johnny Cash.
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2023.
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142 pages : color illustrations, portraits ; 29 cm.
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Discover the power of music and be inspired by cultures from all over the world with the Children's Book of Music. You'll find out how instruments are made and played and learn about the fascinating lives and achievements of great composers and musicians, from Bach to Bowie, Bjork, and Beyonce. The book is packed with facts and photos highlighting musical styles from around the globe, from the very earliest music through classical and blues, via reggae,...
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