Duke Ellington. Recording with Duke Ellington Orchestra for RCA Victor, New York, 1969

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Duke Ellington during a recording session for RCA Victor, New York, 1969.

Duke Ellington (by name Edward Kennedy “Duke“Ellington) was an American jazz composer, pianist and leader of a jazz orchestra from 1923 through the rest of his life. Ellington's orchestra is considered to have been at its peak, with bassist Jimmy Blanton and tenor saxophonist Ben Webster briefly members. Following a low-profile period (Hodges temporarily left), an appearance by Ellington and his orchestra at the Newport Jazz Festival in July 1956 led to a major revival and regular world tours.

b. April 29, 1899 in Washington D.C.
d. May 24, 1974 in New York.

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