Inspiring Figures: Jazz Greats

Duke Ellington Written by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Narrated by Forest Whitaker With original recordings by Duke Ellington Duke Ellington was hailed as the "King of the Keys." This is a most fitting tribute to a great man who proudly celebrated the history of African-Americans from slavery to civil rights struggles. Ella Fitzgerald: The Tale of a Vocal Virtuosa Written by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Narrated by Billy Dee Williams With original recordings by Ella Fitzgerald Told in the voice of a cool cat named Scat, this dramatic story tells how Ella got her sound on the way to a most remarkable and inspiring career. Jazzy narration will resonate with audiences long after the music stops. Ellington Was Not a Street Written by Ntozake Shange, Narrated by Phylicia Rashad With original recordings by Duke Ellington In this reflective poetic tribute, the author remembers growing up when many of the great figures in African-American history gathered in her family home to talk & share ideas and even sing. An Interview with Andrea Davis Pinkney,Narrated by Andrea Davis Pinkney Andrea Davis Pinkney shares her thoughts about the stories she has created.