pDuke used to say that the individual sound of a musician revealed his soul. Mick Carlon is a 'soul' storyteller.--Nat Hentoff, author of iJazz CountryippA ripping good yarn. . . . Plunges the reader into the world of Duke Ellington and the America of 1939.--Brian Morton, author of iThe Penguin Guide to JazzippWonderfully convincing and authentic characterizations. . . . A thoroughly enjoyable read.--Dan Morgenstern, author of iLiving with Jazz ippWe encounter not only Duke's genius, but his character and humanity. This is one train you won't want to get off!--Dick Golden, radio hostppWhen this marvelously evocative novel finds a home in the school curriculum, kids across America will be downloading Duke.--Jack BradleyppExcellent command of voice, period, and ethnic dialect . . . clear love and in-depth knowledge of Ellington and his band.--Alexandria LaFaye, author of iThe KeeningippNine-year-old Danny stows away on Duke Ellington's train one Georgia night. Through Danny's eyes, we me