The Life and Legacy of Duke Ellington 🎼
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington was born on April 29, 1899, in Washington, D.C. Renowned worldwide as one of the jazz's greatest composers and band leaders, his music remains an essential component of jazz history.
Throughout a career spanning over fifty years, Duke Ellington influenced the course of 20th-century music. He began his exploration of music at the age of seven and formed his first band, The Duke's Serenaders, as a teenager.
Classic Compositions 🎼
- Take the "A" Train
- It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
- In a Sentimental Mood
- Sophisticated Lady
- Prelude to a Kiss