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| Name: |
Edward Kennedy Ellington | | Variant Name: |
Duke Ellington | | Birth Date: |
April 29, 1899 | | Death Date: |
May 24, 1974 | | Place of Birth: |
Washington, DC, United States | | Place of Death: |
New York, New York, United States | | Nationality: |
American | | Ethnicity: |
African American | | Gender: |
Male | | Occupations: |
composer, pianist |
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 Biography of Edward Kennedy Ellington
518 words, approx. 2 pages
 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 29, 1899, Edward Ellington, known universally as... 
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 Duke Ellington Quotes
638 words, approx. 2 pages
Edward Kennedy Ellington ( April 29 , 1899 – May 24 , 1974 ) was an African American jazz composer , pianist , and band leader who has been one of the most influential figures in jazz , if not in all American music. Sourced It Don't Mean a Thing (If...
Encyclopedia and Summary Information
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 Ellington, Duke (1899-1974) Summary
839 words, approx. 3 pagesHeralded 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 1932 recording of "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got... summary from source:
 Ellington, Edward Kennedy "Duke" Summary
2,383 words, approx. 8 pages Born April 29, 1899 Washington, D.C. Died May 24, 1974 New York, New York American bandleader, composer, and pianist Duke Ellington.... summary from source:
 Duke Ellington Information
6,884 words, approx. 23 pages
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899–May 24, 1974) was an American composer, pianist, and band leader who was one of the most influential figures in jazz, if not in all American music. As a composer and a band leader, Ellington's reputation...
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 The Economist (US) Duke Ellington.
01/09/1988: 773 words, approx. 3 pages DUKE ELLINGTON. By John Lincoln Collier. Michael Joseph. 384 pages. [Br pound]15.95. Oxford University Press. $19.95 JAZZ thrives on a paradox. From its New Orleans days on, it has always been a collective music; but most of its finest moments have been... summary from source:
The Record (Bergen County, NJ) A Tribute To Duke Ellington
02/05/1999: 727 words, approx. 2 pages RYAN JONES, Staff Writer The Record (Bergen County, NJ) 02-05-1999 A TRIBUTE TO DUKE ELLINGTON -- TWO VOCALISTS PAY RESPECTS By RYAN JONES, Staff Writer Date: 02-05-1999, Friday Section: LIFESTYLE / PREVIEWS Edition: All Editions -- 2 Star B, 2 Star P, 1... summary from source:
 AP News Pioneering documentarian Drew honored
4/28/2007: 343 words, approx. 1 pagesIt's commonplace today, but 50 years ago following someone around with a camera without narration, direction, musical accompaniment or even a script was revolutionary.That "cinema verite" technique and its pioneer, documentary filmmaker Robert Drew, were celebrated this weekend by the National Archives and Records Administration... summary from source:
AP News Jazz clarinetist Tony Scott dies at 85
3/31/2007: 312 words, approx. 1 pagesJazz musician Tony Scott, a clarinetist, composer and arranger who worked with such greats as Billie Holiday and Charlie Parker, has died, the House of Jazz said Saturday. He was 85.Scott died Wednesday in Rome, where he had lived for decades, according to a statement...
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 Essay Grade: 96%Duke Ellington
776 words, approx. 3 pages
This is a short biography of Duke Ellington and discusses his contributions to American jazz. summary from source:
Essay Grade: 86%Duke Ellington
401 words, approx. 1 pages
This essay is about African American band leader and jazz musician Duke Ellington, and his rise to fame. Discusses Ellington's early life, relationship with his mother and career.
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