Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington was an American jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader. Born on April 29, 1899, in Washington, D.C., he is widely considered one of the most influential musicians of all time. With a career spanning over five decades, Ellington's music encompassed various genres, including jazz, blues, swing, and even classical.
Ellington's early life was marked by struggles and hardship, but his passion for music led him to become a piano prodigy at an early age. He formed his own orchestra in the 1920s and began touring the country, eventually settling in New York City where he became a central figure in the city's vibrant jazz scene. His iconic compositions, such as "Mood Indigo" and "Take the 'A' Train," have become synonymous with American music.
Throughout his illustrious career, Ellington received numerous accolades, including multiple Grammy Awards, a Pulitzer Prize nomination, and a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom. His legacy extends beyond his own music, as he mentored and influenced countless musicians, including Count Basie, Thelonious Monk, and Ella Fitzgerald. Today, Duke Ellington's music remains timeless, a testament to the power of creativity and innovation.
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Duke Ellington Jazz Olympus Series EP No 1 EP Philips BBE12273 EX 1957 Jazz Olym
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Duke Ellington Duke Ellington EP Bravo BR316 EX/VG 1964 picture sleeve, Duke Ell
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Duke Ellington A Duke Ellington Collector's Item 2LP DJM DJD28035 EX/EX 1977 dou
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Duke Ellington Carnegie Hall Concerts December 1947 2LP Prestige P24075 EX/EX 19
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Duke Ellington The World Of Duke Ellington 2LP CBS S80791 EX/EX 1975 double LP,
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Duke Ellington Ellington Hits EP RCA RCX1055 EX/VG 1959 picture sleeve has handw
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Duke Ellington Masters Of Jazz 2LP HMJ HMJ3 EX/EX 1980s double LP, made in Holla
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Money Jungle by Duke Ellington Charlie Mingus. Max Roach Issue9 Sealed.
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Duke Ellington - 's Greatest Hits - Used Vinyl Record - 91 - N7294z
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DUKE ELLINGTON 78 "SKIN DEEP" Superb Drum solo by the great LOUIS BELSON 1954 N7
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Indespensable Duke Ellington Vols 1 & 2 2xLP *EX/NEAR MINT x2*GF*
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Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington..Recording Together Etc…ALLR 800…Ex-
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Duke Ellington Far East Suite (Vinyl) 12" Album Coloured Vinyl (Limited Edition)
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Johnny Hodges And The Ellington Men Waiting For Duke UK 1959 HMV 45 Sgl POP 748
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Duke Ellington And Johnny Hodges – Side By Side – USED Vinyl LP - MONO
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Duke Ellington - Money Jungle - Vinyl LP (France 1978 Reissue, BNP 25 113)
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Duke Ellington Duke Ellington Charlie Parker Dizzy Gillespie EP Arc ARC71
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2x 1970s Vinyl | John Handy & Count Basie And Duke Ellington | Free UK Delivery
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SOPHISTICATED LADY - THE SONGS OF DUKE ELLINGTON AS PLAYED BY MANNY ALBAM. UK
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Great Summit by Louis Armstrong / Duke Ellington (Record, 2021)
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