Duke Ellington and the Rise of Jazz in New York

Goals:

Aim
How did Duke Ellington help transform popular American music?

At the conclusion of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Identify the central elements of jazz music
• Understand the historical impact of jazz on popular American music and culture
• Become familiar with the particular achievements of Duke Ellington

Essential Questions:

• How is a community defined?
• How was the African American community defined?