Jazz Legend #2 : Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington was a legendary 20th-century American jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader. Widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of jazz music, he is known for his innovative compositions and ability to conduct and shape orchestras. Ellington’s musical career spanned several decades, and he wrote and recorded thousands of compositions, many of which remain popular and revered today. He is considered a true innovator and creative force in the jazz world.

Born in Washington, D.C., in 1899, Duke Ellington began playing the piano at an early age. In the 1920s, he formed the Duke Ellington Orchestra and began performing in New York City. Over the next few decades, the ensemble became one of the most popular and influential jazz ensembles in the world.

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