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Duke EllingtonDuke Ellington (1899-1974) was an influential American jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader who led his own orchestra from 1924 until his death. Born in Washington, D.C., he gained prominence in the jazz scene through performances at the Cotton Club in Harlem and collaborated closely with composer Billy Strayhorn. Ellington's extensive body of work includes over a thousand compositions, many of which are considered jazz standards. He is celebrated for his innovative orchestration and his contributions to the evolution of jazz, earning recognition as one of the genre's most significant composers, including a posthumous Pulitzer Prize Special Award for music in 1999. (Source: Wikipedia)
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