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Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American composer, pianist, and big band leader. Duke Ellington became one of the most influential artists in the hi . . 
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Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American composer, pianist, and big band leader. Duke Ellington became one of the most influential artists in the history of recorded music, and is largely recognized as one of the greatest figures in the history of jazz, though his music stretched into various other genres, including blues, gospel, movie soundtracks, popular, and classical. His career spanned five decades and comprised of leading his orchestra, an inexhaustible songbook, scoring for movies and world tours. Due to his inventive use of the orchestra, or big band, and in part to his refined public manner and extraordinary charisma, he is generally considered to have elevated the perception of jazz to an artistic level on par with that of classical music. His reputation increased after his death, and he received a special award citation from the Pulitzer Prize Board in 1999.
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I am really surprised there aren't more comments here, but I feel priveleged to be the fourth either way. Duke Ellington's style and showmanship was of such greatness that it is hard to say exactly what his music has done for all artists that follow him. A beautiful pianist and composer. I love the way he swings and works the solos into each of his pieces. Each of his songs are a magnificent work of art, uncompariable to many others. Wonderful artist. I wish he was alive and playing shows.
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hes sweeeett!!!!
yeeeaaa son