Official site maintained by CMG Music. Includes biography, photos and quotes by and about Ellington. ... Key clients in this category include Duke Ellington, Greta Garbo, Edward G. Robinson,

Duke Ellington biography and discography. ... Duke Ellington brought a level of style and sophistication to Jazz that it hadn't seen before. Although he was a gifted piano player, his orchestra was

Born 29 April 1899 in Washington DC, composer, bandleader, and pianist Edward Kennedy ("Duke") Ellington was recognized in his lifetime as one of the greatest jazz composers and performers.

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Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington was the most prolific composer of the twentieth century in terms of both number of compositions and variety of forms.

Musicians & Composers Duke Ellington ; ... Born Edward Kennedy Ellington, Duke Ellington was one of the founding fathers of jazz music. He started playing piano at the age of seven, and by the time

The Duke Ellington Centennial Celebration site is an educational website to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Duke Ellington's birth. ... Celebrating 100 years of Ellington

Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American composer, pianist, and jazz orchestra leader. Duke Ellington became one of the most influential artists in the history of recorded music, and is largely recognized as one of the greatest figures...

Items to buy by Duke Ellington ... Edward Kennedy 'Duke' Ellington (Born: April 29, 1899 in Washington, DC - Died: May 24, 1974 in New York City) was an American jazz composer, pianist and bandleader.

Ellington is considered to be one of the best composers of our time, not only because of the quality of his music but because of the quantity. He had around 2000 compositions to his credit.