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Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington (1899–1974) was a pianist, bandleader, and composer whose output and influence tower over American music. Over a 50-year career he led[…]

Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington, born on April 29, 1899, in Washington, D.C., was a maestro whose name became synonymous with jazz itself. His remarkable career[…]

Duke Ellington, born Edward Kennedy Ellington on April 29, 1899, in Washington, D.C., was a pioneering figure in American music whose impact on jazz and[…]