Frankl, Ron

One of the most respected figures in the history of American music, Duke Ellington used his talents as both a bandleader and a composer to elevate jazz into a serious art form.

Story of the quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers in four Super Bowl championships.

Profiles NBA great Wilt Chamberlain.

Describes through photographs and text the life of the popular rock musician, singer, and songwriter Bruce Springsteen.

A biography which focuses on the racing career of professional driver, Richard Petty.

A biography of the noted jazz trumpeter who got his start with Charlie Parker's quintet and gained fame performing at the first Newport Jazz Festival in 1955.

Introduces the life and times of the noted jazz musician Charlie Parker.

Chronicles the life of internationally-acclaimed jazz musician Duke Ellington, from the Harlem Renaissance through his later years.