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Newman Ruby And His OrchestraDuke Ellington Duke Ellington American jazz pianist and composer (1899–1974) Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and leader of his eponymous jazz orchestra from 1924 through the rest of his life.[1] Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Duke Ellington Publicity portrait, c. 1940s Background information Birth name Edward Kennedy Ellington Born (1899-04-29)April 29, 1899 Washington, D.C., U.S. Died May 24, 1974(1974-05-24) (aged 75) New York City, U.S. Genres Jazz swing Occupations Pianist composer songwriter bandleader arranger conductor actor Instrument Piano Works Duke Ellington discography Years active 1914–1974 Website dukeellington.com Signature Close Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Ellington was based in New York City from the mid-1920s and… (Source: Wikipedia)
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