Great Nicknames of Jazz

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Cover of English Teaching Forum 2003, Volume 41, Number 2

The last of a three-piece article describes many of the nicknames that leading American Jazz musicians had. A nickname is a name that a person earns in addition to their given name. For example, Edward Ellington was called “Duke” by his friends and family when he was a child because he acted like a member of a royal family. Musicians like Lady Day, Duke Ellington, and Dizzy Gillespie were leaders in the Jazz music culture.

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C. L. Smoak

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Cover of English Teaching Forum 2003, Volume 41, Number 2

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Cover of English Teaching Forum 2003, Volume 41, Number 2

English Teaching Forum 2003, Volume 41, Number 2

This issue is full of jazzy teaching ideas. A feature article on jazz is joined by articles on ESP, professional development, and the use of computers and web resources to enhance writing and speaking skills.