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.. Born and raised 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 …
From the Archives: Jazz Great Duke Ellington Dies in New York …
WEBMay 25, 1974 · On Friday, a statement from the hospital and his family said he died at 3:10 a.m. from “cancer involving both lungs and pneumonia.” It was announced that a Duke Ellington Memorial Fund was...
Duke Ellington, a Master of Music, Dies at 75 (Published 1974)
WEBMay 25, 1974 · Duke Ellington, who expanded the literature of American music with compositions and performances that drew international critical praise and brought listening and dancing pleasure to two...
Duke Ellington | Biography, Songs, Albums, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 25, 2024 · Duke Ellington (born April 29, 1899, Washington, D.C., U.S.—died May 24, 1974, New York, N.Y.) was an American pianist who was the greatest jazz composer and bandleader of his time.
Duke Ellington: Biography, Jazz Legend, American Composer
WEBFeb 8, 2024 · On May 24, 1974, at the age of 75, Ellington died of lung cancer and pneumonia. His last words were, "Music is how I live, why I live and how I will be remembered." More than 12,000 people...
SYND 28-5-74 FUNERAL OF DUKE ELLINGTON IN NEW YORK
WEBJul 23, 2015 · (27 May 1974) Funeral of legendary jazz composer and performer Duke Ellington in New York.Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork ...
Remembering Duke Ellington - 1974 | Today In History | 24 May 17
WEBMay 23, 2017 · 1K views 6 years ago. On May 24, 1974, Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington died at the age of 75, in New York City. Funeral of legendary jazz composer and performer Duke Ellington in New York....
Duke Ellington Biography - life, death, history, mother, son ...
WEBDied: May 24, 1974. New York, New York. African American composer, band leader, and pianist. Duke Ellington is considered by many to be one of America's most brilliant jazz composers (writers of music) of the twentieth century. Ellington's classics include "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," "Mood Indigo," and "I Let a Song Get Out of My Head."
Duke Ellington biography | American Masters - PBS
WEBDec 12, 2002 · In May of 1974, Ellington died of lung cancer in New York City.
7 Things You Might Not Know About Duke Ellington - Biography
WEBJan 29, 2021 · Photo: Bettmann/Getty Images. To say that Duke Ellington (April 29, 1899 - May 24, 1974) had a productive and illustrious career would be a major understatement. As a composer, arranger, pianist ...
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