http://historyexplorer.si.edu/rss?key=resourcesSmithsonian's History Explorer Resources Related To "In the Mood for Instruments"http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=1995http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=1995<p>Through brief biographies of the composers, primary source documents, and media clips, students will learn about the collaboration of these two great jazz composers and the process involved in writing and recording two of the most celebrated jazz pieces.&nbsp;This website examines two jazz standards, each one its author's most-recorded piece: <em>Caravan</em>, written in 1936 by Duke Ellington and Juan Tizol, and <em>Take the "A" Train</em>, composed in 1941 by Billy Strayhorn.</p>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 18:33:43 GMThttp://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=5105http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=5105<p>Children and adults can enjoy exploring the story behind one of America&rsquo;s pioneers of jazz music, Duke Ellington, through children's literature, museum collections, and hands-on activities. Focused around <em>Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra, </em>a picture book biography of the Washington, DC native, the module includes links to hands-on activities and a list of recommended readings for further exploration.</p>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 18:34:25 GMThttp://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=27http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=27<p>In this music activity, students will learn how to listen to and appreciate authentic jazz recordings by listening to sixteen recordings by jazz greats and reading brief introductions that discuss the relevance of the songs as well as how to listen to them.</p>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:50:39 GMT