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Duke Ellington
1899–1974
Romanticpianistcomposerautobiographerjazz musicianconductorbandleaderrecord producerfilm score composer
Quick Facts
- Born
- 1899
- Died
- 1974
- Era
- Romantic
Tags
pianistcomposerautobiographerjazz musicianconductorbandleaderrecord producerfilm score composer
Biography
WikipediaEdward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington was an American jazz pianist, composer, and leader of his eponymous jazz orchestra from 1924 through the rest of his life. Ralph J. Gleason called him "America's most important composer."
Works & Events
1899
Birth of Duke Ellington
birth
Derived from Wikidata date of birth (P569).
1941
Premiere of Jump for Joy (Duke Ellington)
premiereMayan Theater
Derived from Wikidata date of first performance (P1191).
1974
Death of Duke Ellington
death
Derived from Wikidata date of death (P570).
Gallery(3)
Quick Facts
- Born
- 1899
- Died
- 1974
- Era
- Romantic
Tags
pianistcomposerautobiographerjazz musicianconductorbandleaderrecord producerfilm score composer
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