Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellingtonwas 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...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPianist
Date of Birth29 April 1899
CountryUnited States of America
Duke Ellington quotes about
white house wish
Of the One O'Clock Lab Band after hearing their performance, and sitting in with them at the White House: "I wish it were mine".
music should-have done
Critics get a little carried away with what someone should have done, rather than what he did.
kings son night
I fluffed off the guy who kept requesting tunes all night, then found out he was the King's son.