Edward Kennedy " Duke " Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and leader of his eponymous jazz orchestra from 1924 through the rest of his life. Music …

5 days ago · 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, …

A pivotal figure in jazz, Duke Ellington was a musical pioneer who generated an extensive body of work over his 50-year career, composing over one thousand arrangements. Best known as an originator of …

Feb 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.

Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington (1899–1974) had a career as a composer, pianist, and bandleader that spanned more than 50 years, during which he created nearly 2,000 compositions and appeared …

Dec 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.

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," …

Born in Washington, D.C., Duke Ellington (1899-1974) was one of America’s most innovative and prolific jazz orchestra leaders from the start of his career in New York in 1923 until his death in 1974. …

Jan 26, 2026 · Born April 29, 1899 in Washington D.C., pianist, composer and bandleader Duke Ellington is one of the most important figures in jazz history. In this biography, jazz historian and …

A comprehensive biography of Duke Ellington, the legendary composer, pianist, and bandleader who revolutionized jazz and left an enduring legacy in American music history.