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Pratt Institute

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¨Take the A Train¨

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¨It Don´t Mean a Thing if you Ain´t Got That Swing¨

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Duke Ellington - It don't mean a thing (1943)

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It was Ellington's sense of musical drama that made him stand out.
His blend of melodies, rhythms and subtle sonic movements gave audiences a new experience. That experience was a complex yet accessible jazz that made the heart swing.

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Duke went on to write several songs, such as "It Don't Mean a Thing if It Ain't Got That Swing¨ and ¨Take the A Train,¨ which earned him 12 Grammy awards.
Along with his solo career, Ellington continued to play in Broadway nightclubs with a big band, a group which grew to have 10 people. From saxophones to trombones, they changed music

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Ellington´s first composition

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Duke Ellington - Swing Session (Soda Fountain Rag)

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Duke Ellington was born on April 29, 1899, in Washington D.C. He took up piano at an early age and earned the nickname ¨Duke¨ for his gentlemanly ways.
Duke was awarded an art scholarship from the Pratt Institute in New York. However, Ellington continued to follow his passion for ragtime music and began to play professionally at 17.