Composer and arranger, pianist and bandleader Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington, regarded by many as one of the most influential figures in jazz, if not in all American music, was born on this day in 1899.
You can read all about the man, his life and his music at dukeellington.com, pbs.org/jazz, and his Wikipedia entry.
But also look for opportunities to watch and listen, like this clip from jazzart1 at YouTube ...
You can read all about the man, his life and his music at dukeellington.com, pbs.org/jazz, and his Wikipedia entry.
But also look for opportunities to watch and listen, like this clip from jazzart1 at YouTube ...
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