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The man who wrote over 1000 compositions, Composer, Pianist, and Big-band leader, Mr. Duke Ellington had a 50 year long dance with most Genre of Music and can be called The Pillar of Jazz. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: It don't mean a thing (if it ain't got that swing), Take the A train , Harlem Air shaft , Reminiscing in tempo , Cocktails for two , Diminuendo and Crescendo In Blue , Black and Tan Fantasy , Soda Fountain Rag and Black Brown and beige
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_Ellington
| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Edward Kennedy Ellington |
| Born | April 29, 1899 Washington D.C., United States |
| Died | May 24, 1974 (aged 75) New York City, United States |
| Genres | Orchestral jazz, swing, big band |
| Occupations | Bandleader, pianist, composer |
| Instruments | Piano |
| Years active | 1914–1974 |
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