Have you ever heard of the jazz playin' man, the man with the cats who could swing with his band? Check out Duke Ellington by Area Davis Pinkney. Duke Ellington is about about the Duke himself, Edward Kennedy Ellington. This short biography tells about Duke's childhood, the rise of his career, and his band. With the exciting descriptive language and detailed illustrations will be sure to draw you in. Read Duke Ellington to find out more about this important musician.