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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Duke_EllingtonDuke Ellington - Wikipedia

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   Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and leader of his eponymous jazz orchestra from 1923 through the rest of his life.

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     Duke Ellington "Anatomy Of A Murder & Flirtibird" on The Ed Sullivan Show

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     Duke Ellington - It don't mean a thing (1943)

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     Duke ellington & His Orchestra live in Tivoli Garden 1969 very rare [Full Concert]

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › Duke-EllingtonDuke Ellington | Biography, Songs, Albums, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 24, 2024 · Duke Ellington, American pianist who was the greatest jazz composer and bandleader of his time. One of the originators of big-band jazz, Ellington led his band for more than half a century, composed thousands of scores, and created one of the most distinctive ensemble sounds in all of Western music.

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   • Duke Ellington grew up in Washington, D.C., in a secure middle-class family that encouraged his interests in the fine arts. He began studying piano...
   • Benefiting from the expertise of a large ensemble that included several important jazz artists, Duke Ellington broke away from the conventions of b...
   • Often collaborating with his longtime composing-arranging partner Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington was responsible for big-band jazz classics such a...
   • Duke Ellington was the greatest jazz composer and bandleader of his time. One of the originators of big-band jazz, he led his band for more than 50...

4. www.biography.com › musicians › duke-ellingtonDuke Ellington: Biography, Jazz Legend, American Composer

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   Feb 8, 2024 · An originator of big-band jazz, Duke Ellington was an American composer, pianist and bandleader who composed thousands of scores over his 50-year career.

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6. www.jazzwise.com › features › articleDuke Ellington: 10 Essential Albums | Jazzwise

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   Feb 5, 2024 · Learn from Brian Priestley, a Duke Ellington expert, how to start your collection of the jazz legend's recordings. He picks 10 albums that showcase his genius and versatility in different genres and styles.

7. jazzfuel.com › duke-ellington-biographyDuke Ellington - The Life & Music of a Jazz Hero - Jazzfuel

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   • Early Life & Career. Edward Kennedy Ellington was born April 29, 1899 in Washington D.C. to a middle-class African-American family. While he had some piano lessons when he was seven, he did not take the music seriously until he was a teenager.
   • Duke Ellington & The Cotton Club. On December 4, 1927, Irving Mills helped secure the band an audition for a prized spot in the Cotton Club which they won.
   • The Swing Era. The rise of the swing era, which started in 1935, resulted in many other big bands being formed, but Ellington was already considered a musical genius who was above any real competition.
   • The 1940s & Carnegie Hall. While the onset of World War II. made traveling difficult for big bands, Ellington continued working including appearing with his band in the Los Angeles civil rights play Jump For Joy and at special Carnegie Hall concerts.

8. www.pbs.org › wnet › americanmastersDuke Ellington | Duke Ellington biography | American Masters ...

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   Dec 12, 2002 · Learn about the life and music of Duke Ellington, one of the greatest jazz composers of all time. Explore his early career, his band, his collaborations, and his legacy.

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   Who is Duke Ellington?

   • Born April 29, 1899 in Washington D.C., pianist, composer and bandleader Duke Ellington is one of the most important figures in jazz history. In this biography, jazz historian and award-winning author Scott Yanow takes an in-depth look at the life and career of the iconic figure.

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   Who was Edward Kennedy Ellington?

   • Edward Kennedy Ellington was born April 29, 1899 in Washington D.C. to a middle-class African-American family. While he had some piano lessons when he was seven, he did not take the music seriously until he was a teenager.

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   How did Duke Ellington die?

   • Duke Ellington’s health gradually declined from lung cancer and his last appearance with his orchestra was in March 1974. A full issue of Downbeat was dedicated to his 75th birthday and was filled with praise from all of the top players in jazz. By then Ellington, who enjoyed reading the issue, was in the hospital. He passed away on May 24, 1974.

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   How many songs did Duke Ellington write?

   • A major figure in the history of jazz music, Duke Ellington's career spanned more than half a century, during which time he composed thousands of songs for the stage, screen and contemporary songbook.

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10. www.youtube.com › playlistThe Duke Ellington Songs (40 Best Tracks Remastered) - YouTube

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    The Duke Ellington Songs (40 Best Tracks Remastered) Duke Ellington and His Orchestra • Album. 40 videos 3 views Updated 6 days ago. Play all.