In memoriam: Duke Ellington 1899-1974

Duke Ellington (kirkbjones.com)

Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington
04/29/1899
05/24/1974
American jazz pianist, composer and leader of his own jazz orchestra. One of the most important musicians and composers in the history of jazz, who preferred to label himself “beyond category”. Much of his earlier work consisted of singles and EP’s
Selection
Ellington Uptown
Premiered By Ellington
The Duke Plays Ellington
Dance To The Duke!
Ellington ’55
Ellington Showcase
A Drum Is A Woman
Ellington Indigos
Jazz Party
Festival Session
Blues In Orbit
Paris Blues
All American In Jazz
Afro-Bossa
Ellington ’65
Far East Suite
New Orleans Suite
Duke’s Big 4

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