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Hace 1 día · Duke Ellington, American pianist who was the greatest jazz composer and bandleader of his time. 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.
- Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington was a U.S. pianist, composer, and bandleader....
- Harry Carney
Harry Howell Carney was an American musician, featured...
- Rex Stewart
Rex Stewart, American jazz musician who was unique for...
- Billy Strayhorn
Billy Strayhorn was an American pianist and composer who...
- James P. Johnson
James P. Johnson (born February 1, 1894, New Brunswick, New...
- Cootie Williams
Among the hundreds of Ellington recordings on which he is...
- Duke Ellington
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Hace 1 día · A la edad de siete años, Ellington comenzó a tomar lecciones de piano de Marietta Clinkscales. Los amigos de la infancia notaron que el estilo casual, su gracia natural y su vestir pulcro le daban el aspecto de un joven noble, y comenzaron a llamarlo Duke (El Duque).. Duke Ellington falleció el 24 de mayo de 1974 y con él toda una época del jazz.
29 de abr. de 2024 · Ella Fitzgerald called him The Duke of Ellington; he was a true Renaissance man and one of the giants of 20th-century music.
24 de abr. de 2024 · Duke Ellington at 125: A Singular Swinging Master. Born in April 1899, the jazz pioneer ranks as the greatest all-around figure in the history of American music. Duke Ellington and his...
13 de may. de 2024 · Duke Ellington: A Night With The Duke. Step back in time and immerse yourself in the electrifying atmosphere of Harlem's legendary Cotton Club as we explore Duke Ellington's...
11 de may. de 2024 · DESS Ellington 125 – A summary. May 5, 2024 Ulf Lundin. DESS’ Ellinton 125 conference ended some days ago. Göran Wallén and the speakers – Jean Francois Pitet, Bjarne Busk, Samantha Wright, John Haase, Michael Kilpatrick and Marilyn Lester together with…. Ella Fitzgerald Paul Gonsalves Westbury Music Fair.
