Duke Ellington | Biography, Songs, Albums, & Facts | Britannica
WebApr 25, 2024 · Duke Ellington, American pianist who was the greatest jazz composer and bandleader of his time. One of the originators of big-band jazz, Ellington led his band for more than half a century, composed thousands of scores, and created one of the most distinctive ensemble sounds in all of Western music.
Duke Ellington - Wikipedia
WebEdward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and leader of his eponymous jazz orchestra from 1923 through the rest of his life.
Duke Ellington - It don't mean a thing (1943) - YouTube
WebJan 3, 2008 · Duke Ellington and his orchestra playing this awesome tune in 1943. "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" is a 1931 composition by Duke Ellington with lyrics by Irving Mills,...
Duke Ellington: Biography, Jazz Legend, American Composer
WebFeb 8, 2024 · An originator of big-band jazz, Duke Ellington was an American composer, pianist and bandleader who composed thousands of scores over his 50-year career.
Duke Ellington biography | American Masters - PBS
WebDec 12, 2002 · Considered one of the greatest jazz composers of all time, Duke Ellington had an enormous impact on the popular music of the late 20th century. Among his more than two thousand songs are such...
Duke Ellington | Smithsonian Institution
WebDuke Ellington. Born in Washington, D.C., Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington rose to fame at Harlem's Cotton Club in the late 1920s. His career as a musician, composer, and bandleader spanned more than 50 years.
The Best Of Duke Ellington & His Orchestra | Mood Indigo
WebSubscribe and turn on notifications to be alerted of our uploads! https://bit.ly/3l3yzDc00:00:00 Black And Tan Fantasy00:03:22 Prelude To A Kiss00:06:19 East...
Duke Ellington | Smithsonian Music
WebDuke Ellington. Born in Washington, D.C., Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington rose to fame at Harlem's Cotton Club in the late 1920s. His career as a musician, composer, and bandleader spanned more than 50 years.
NPR's Jazz Profiles: Duke Ellington: The Pianist
WebDuke Ellington: The Pianist. Produced by Robert Levi. The piano was at the heart and soul of Duke Ellington’s approach to making music. In addition to his supreme musical gifts as a bandleader,...
5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Duke Ellington
WebAug 3, 2022 · A nonpareil composer, pianist and bandleader, he arrived in New York from Washington, D.C., just as the Harlem Renaissance was getting underway; soon, the Duke Ellington Orchestra had...
Skip to content