Duke Ellington's Top 10 Records |
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Duke Ellington |
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Name: Duke Ellington
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Edward Kennedy Ellington |
| Born: |
29 Apr 1899 |
| Died: |
24 May 1974 |
| Origin: |
Washington, D.C., United States |
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Piano |
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| Duke Ellington was an American jazz composer, pianist and bandleader. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1969 and in 1973, the Legion of Honor by France. Both are the highest civilian honors of each country. He was known as 'The Duke'
Duke Ellington was a major force in jazz from the 1920's through the 1960's and his work continues to be influential today. He is considered by many to be the greatest American composer |
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