Daily Archives: July 29, 2013

Monday Open Thread | Classics Week: Duke Ellington

Today’s Classic is Duke Ellington. Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974)[1] was an American composer, pianist, and jazz-orchestra leader. His career spanned more than 50 years: Ellington led his orchestra from 1923 until his death. … Continue reading

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