About Duke Ellington

Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington was an American jazz pianist, composer, and leader of his eponymous jazz orchestra from 1924 through the rest of his life. Music critic Ralph J. Gleason called him "America's most important composer".

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Duke Ellington

American jazz pianist and composer (1899–1974)

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About Duke Ellington

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Occupation: pianist, composer, autobiographer, jazz musician

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United States

Born

April 29, 1899

Died

May 24, 1974

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http://www.dukeellingtonlegacy.com/, http://www.dukeellington.com/

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