While working at the Hollywood Club, in Nov. 1924, Duke Ellington and the Washingtonians made their first recordings, “Choo Choo” and “Rainy Nights.” With cornetist Bubber Miley and trombonist Charlie Irvis as the main voices, Ellington’s band already had its own musical personality. Odd...
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 w
Duke Ellington: Early Life and Family Duke Ellington, whose given name is Edward Ellington, was born on April 26, 1899, in Washington D.C. His parents were James Edward Ellington and Daisy (Kennedy) Ellington, both professional pianists. His parents were not particularly wealthy, and for most...
An originator of big-band jazz, Duke Ellington was an American composer, pianist and bandleader who composed thousands of scores over his 50-year career.
Duke Ellington was an American pianist and the finest jazz composer and bandleader of his day. Click for PDF and Google Slides worksheets.
One of the originators of big-band jazz, Ellington led his band for more than half a century, composed thousands of scores, and created one of the most distinctive ensemble sounds in all of Western music.Early life and career The musical legacy of Duke EllingtonQuestions and answers about ...
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One of my very first Duke Ellington records was the 1978 Time-LifeGiants of Jazzanthology put together by Stanley Dance and Dan Morgenstern. This 3-LP set is still a good listen. Dance and Morgenstern focus on the early years, perhaps because in 1978, music from the LP era would be easi...