Duke Ellington

Born in April 29th, 1899

Duke Ellington Biography

Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington was an American composer, pianist, and leader of a jazz orchestra from 1923 through the rest of his life. Born in Washington, D.C., Ellington was based in New York City from the mid-1920s and gained a national profile through his orchestra's appearances at the Cotton Club in Harlem.

Duke Ellington Movies

The Apollo Poster
April 24, 2019
Jazz Evolution Poster
August 12, 2008
Piano Blues Poster
January 1, 2003
It's Black Entertainment Poster
February 8, 2002

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