Duke Ellington

1899–1974

Romanticpianistcomposerautobiographerjazz musicianconductorbandleaderrecord producerfilm score composer

Quick Facts

Born: 1899
Died: 1974
Era: Romantic

Biography

Wikipedia

Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington was an American jazz pianist, composer, and leader of his eponymous jazz orchestra from 1924 through the rest of his life. Ralph J. Gleason called him "America's most important composer."

Works & Events

1899

Birth of Duke Ellington

birth

Derived from Wikidata date of birth (P569).

1941

Premiere of Jump for Joy (Duke Ellington)

premiereMayan Theater

Derived from Wikidata date of first performance (P1191).

1974

Death of Duke Ellington

death

Derived from Wikidata date of death (P570).

Gallery(3)

Duke Ellington

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Quick Facts

Born: 1899
Died: 1974
Era: Romantic

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