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Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington was an American jazz pianist and composer who was born in Washington D.C. on April 29, 1899.

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Ellington was known for his composition of over 1000 pieces and is known as a pivotal figure in the jazz scene and one of the original creators of orchestral jazz. Ellington was awarded a Pulitzer Prize later in life.

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I chose Duke Ellington because I have listened to his music for a long time, but I also have been studying jazz history recently and he seemed to have been a pretty major part of its history so I figured it would be good to dig a little deeper on him.

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Ellington performed at venues such as the Cotton Club in Harlem bringing African American music to white audiences. Ellington also influenced music and art within Harlem.

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Ellington's work still impacts and influences the Jazz scene today and has even brought influence over to genres such as rap and pop.

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Duke Ellington | Biography, Songs, Albums, & Facts

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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.