Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American composer, pianist, and big-band leader. Ellington wrote over 1,000 compositions. In the opinion of Bob Blumenthal of The Boston Globe "In the century since his birth, there has been no greater composer, American or otherwise, than Edward Kennedy Ellington." A major figure in the history of jazz, Ellington's music stretched into various other genres, including blues, g...
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Date of birth:
- Apr 29, 1899
Date of death:
- May 24, 1974 (age 75 years)
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Place Musical Career Began:
Also known as:
- Duke Ellington's Orchestra,
- Duke Ellingtton,
- The Duke,
- Duke Elinton,
- Duke Ellinton,
- Edward Kennedy Ellington,
- Elligton, Duke,
- Edward Ellington,
- Duke Ellington ,
- Sir Duke
