The Man Stash Minute: Black History Month- Duke Ellington
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A major figure in the history of jazz music, Duke Ellington's career spanned more than half a century, during which time he composed thousands of songs for the stage, screen and contemporary songbook. He created one of the most distinctive ensemble sounds in Western music and continued to play what he called "American Music" until shortly before his death in 1974.
Citation Information
Article Title
Duke Ellington Biography
Author
Biography.com Editors
Website Name
The Biography.com website
URL
https://www.biography.com/musician/duke-ellington
Access Date
February 28, 2021
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Last Updated
January 7, 2021
Original Published Date
April 2, 2014
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