Ellington led his band from 1923 until his death in 1974. His son Mercer Ellington, who had already been handling all administrative aspects of his father's business for several decades, led the band until his own death from cancer in 1996. At that point, the original band dissolved. Paul...
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American composer, pianist, and bandleader of a jazz orchestra, which he led from 1923 until his death in a career spanning over fifty years.[1] Born in Washington, D.C., Ellington was based in New York City ...
Death At the age of 19, Ellington married Edna Thompson, who had been his girlfriend since high school, and soon after their marriage, she gave birth to their only child, Mercer Kennedy Ellington. On May 24, 1974, at the age of 75, Ellington died of lung cancer and pneumonia. His las...
An elegant man, Ellington maintained a regal manner as he led the band and charmed audiences with his suave humour. His career spanned more than half a century—most of the documented history of jazz. He continued to lead the band until shortly before his death in 1974. Ellington’s sense...
The Ellington band left The Cotton Club in February 1931 to begin a tour that, in a sense, would not end until the leaders death 43 years later. At the same time, Ellington scored a Top Five hit with an instrumental version of one of his standards, Mood Indigo released on Victor. The...
By the time of his death, Ellington had appeared for more than 20,000 performances worldwide. Early years Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington was born in Washington, D.C., on April 29, 1899, to James Edward and Daisy Kennedy Ellington. His father made blueprints for the U.S. Navy and ...
Duke Ellington played the piano, composed music, and led his famous orchestra for more than 50 years, until his death in 1974. Music lovers all over the world agree that the large quantity of music he created will be enjoyed for many years to come. ...
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Duke Ellington School of the Arts Mourns Death of Principal John Payne (Posted 2014-10-11 05:00:56)Chandler, Michael Alison
compose music.Duke Ellington played the piano,composed music,and led his famousorchestra for more than 50years,until his death in 1974.Music lovers all over the world agree that his music will be enjoyed for many years to come.(1)What do we know about Ellington from the first two ...