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Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington

COMPOSER, CONDUCTOR Apr 29, 1899 - May 24, 1974

KNOWN FOR

Many jazz classics including “In A Sentimental Mood,” “Sophisticated Lady,” and leading the house band at Harlem's Cotton Club.

AMERICAN MASTERS FILM

A Duke Named Ellington (Jul 1988)Directed by Terry Carter

Written Features

A Duke Named Ellington
Seven facts to learn about Duke Ellington
Did you know Duke Ellington was a "jazz ambassador"?
A Duke Named Ellington
How Duke Ellington used his appearance to subvert racist stereotypes, and other ways he fought...
He knew that music could reach people in a way that words simply could not.
A Duke Named Ellington
Performances of “Mood Indigo,” including by Annie Lennox
A Duke Named Ellington
The story of “Take the A Train,” Duke Ellington’s signature song
Duke Elllington's signature tune was actually written by one of his closest collaborators.
A Duke Named Ellington
Duke Ellington original interview: What is “American Music?”
A Duke Named Ellington
Duke Ellington biography
Considered one of the greatest jazz composers of all time, Duke Ellington had an enormous...