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25 de abr. de 2024 · 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, composed thousands of scores, and created one of the most distinctive ensemble sounds in all of Western music.
- Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington was a U.S. pianist, composer, and bandleader....
- Harry Carney
Harry Howell Carney was an American musician, featured...
- Billy Strayhorn
Billy Strayhorn was an American pianist and composer who...
- Rex Stewart
Rex Stewart, American jazz musician who was unique for...
- Cootie Williams
Among the hundreds of Ellington recordings on which he is...
- Johnny Hodges
Johnny Hodges, American jazz saxophonist who was a featured...
- James P. Johnson
James P. Johnson (born February 1, 1894, New Brunswick, New...
- Charles Ives
Charles Ives (born October 20, 1874, Danbury, Connecticut,...
- Duke Ellington
22 de abr. de 2024 · Biography. Articles. News. Has Influenced. By the time of his passing, he was considered amongst the world’s greatest composers and musicians. The French government honored him with their highest award, the Legion of Honor, while the government of the United States bestowed upon him the highest civil honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
29 de abr. de 2024 · Ella Fitzgerald called him The Duke of Ellington; he was a true Renaissance man and one of the giants of 20th-century music.
24 de abr. de 2024 · Duke Ellington at 125: A Singular Swinging Master. Born in April 1899, the jazz pioneer ranks as the greatest all-around figure in the history of American music. Duke Ellington and his...
Hace 5 días · Duke Ellington: The Duke of Jazz A Musical Journey Through the Life of a Jazz Legend Timeless Hits Iconic Performances In the 1930s, Ellington's performances at the Cotton Club in Harlem elevated his status as a leading figure in the jazz world, mesmerizing audiences with his
Hace 4 días · Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington was born on this day (April 29) in Washington, D.C., in 1899. He would have been 120 years old. Celebrate with this classic recording of Duke’s “Mood Indigo” from 1930.
27 de abr. de 2024 · Composer and bandleader Duke Ellington hovers over fellow pianist and band member Billy Strayhorn in this 1948 photograph. Courtesy of Limited Runs. Their sound was unique to them as a...
