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Duke Ellington was a legendary jazz composer, pianist, and bandleader whose innovative sound shaped the history of American music. His sophisticated arrangements and timeless melodies continue to inspire musicians worldwide.
Duke Ellington Profile
| Born | Edward Kennedy Ellington was born in Washington, District of Columbia on April 29, 1899. |
| Died | May 24, 1974 |
| Key Albums | Duke Ellington & John Coltrane (1963), Money Jungle (1962), Blues in Orbit (1960), The Duke Plays Ellington (1954), Duke Ellington Meets Coleman Hawkins (1963), New Orleans Suite (1971), Piano in the Foreground (1961), First Time! The Count Meets the Duke (1961), Side by Side (1959). |
| Key Tracks | In A Sentimental Mood (1953), My Little Brown Book (1963), Take The "A" Train (1960), Caravan (1961), Mood Indigo (1961), It Don't Mean a Thing, Haupe, Satin Doll (1966), Take The Coltrane (1963), Solitude. |
| Grammy Record | 11 won and 22 nominated. |
| UK Singles Chart | 1 Top-10 Hit |
