Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and leader of his eponymous jazz orchestra from 1923 through the rest of his life. [1]

Jan 18, 2025 · 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.

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.

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. Among his more than two thousand songs are such...

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 “big band” jazz, his accolades and awards are many and his impact is far-reaching.

Born in Washington, D.C., Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington rose to fame at Harlem's Cotton Club in the late 1920s. His career as a musician, composer, and bandleader spanned more than 50 years.

Jan 22, 2024 · 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 award-winning author Scott Yanow takes an in-depth …

Nov 2, 2024 · Duke Ellington’s legacy as a jazz composer, bandleader, and cultural icon reshaped American music, blending jazz sophistication with social impact. His inventive compositions and charismatic leadership continue to inspire generations in jazz and beyond.

May 29, 2018 · With the variously named bands he led for more than fifty years, Ellington was responsible for many innovations in the jazz field, such as the introduction of “ jungle-style ” musical variations and the manipulation of the human voice …

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 in more than 20,000 performances around the world.