All Time Favorite Ellington Classics: Piano/Vocal/Chords

by Duke Ellington (composer)

This book is possibly the greatest collection of favorite tunes by the immortal Duke Ellington. Titles Azure * Caravan * Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me * Don't Get Around Much Anymore * I Got It Bad * In a Sentimental Mood * It Don't Mean a Thing * Moon Indigo * Prelude to a Kiss * Satin Doll * Sophisticated Lady * Take the "A" Train and more.

68 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and leader of his eponymous jazz orchestra from 1924 through the rest of his life.


1960, Hollywood Walk of Fame, contribution to recording industry
1964, Honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Milton College
1966, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
1969, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the US
1971, an Honorary PhD from the Berklee College of Music
1973, the Legion of Honour by France, its highest civilian honor.
1999, posthumous Special Pulitzer Prize for his lifetime contributions to music and culture