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Duke Ellington

Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington 

(April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974)

was an American composer, pianist, and leader of a jazz orchestra

Duke Ellington

Publicity photo  circa 1940s [Public Domain via Wikipedia Commons]

 

 

 – – – Websites – – –

Official website

Duke Ellington Wikipedia


 – – – Videos – – –

Duke Ellington – It Don’t Mean A Thing (Live) – [Min: 3:25]

Duke Ellington, “Take the A Train” – [Min: 3:13]

The Mooche – Duke Ellington and his Orchestra – [Min: 4:39]

Flaming Youth – Duke Ellington & His Cotton Club Orchestra (1929) – [Min: 3:19]

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