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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[…]

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[…]

Jazz, with its mesmerizing melodies and improvisational spirit, has been the heartbeat of American music for over a century. And within the realm of jazz,[…]