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Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington
Born April 29, 1899
Washington, D.C.
Died May 24, 1974
New York, New York
American bandleader, composer, and pianist
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Ellington, Duke (1899-1974)
Heralded by many as the greatest composer in jazz history, pianist and bandleader Duke Ellington composed and arranged most of the music played by his famous orchestra. His...
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Edward Kennedy Ellington (1899-1974), certainly America's most brilliant jazz composer, was considered by many to be one of the great composers of the 20th century, irrespective of categories.On April...
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Edward Kennedy Ellington was born on April 29th, 1899 in Washington, D.C. Ellington's passion for music was developed by his parents, who taught him how to be a proper gentleman and to understand the...
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Duke Ellington was born in Washington D.C. on April 29, 1899. When Duke was 4, he was spoiled all day and night. When Duke turned 16, he had a sister named Ruth. Duke's mother was religious educated ...
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Ellington, Edward Kennedy "Duke"
Ellington, Duke (1899-1974)
Edward Kennedy Ellington
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