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Duke Ellington was an American composer, pianist, and bandleader of the jazz orchestra known as the Duke Ellington Orchestra. He is considered one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time, and his career spanned over 50 years. Born in Washington D.C. in 1899, Ellington began playing piano at a young age and was performing professionally by the age of 17. He was particularly interested in ragtime, and began composing his own music in the 1920s.
Ellington’s career peaked in the 1930s and 1940s, when he wrote some of his most famous works, including “Mood Indigo” and “Satin Doll.” He also wrote film scores, including those for Anatomy of a Murder and Paris Blues. Ellington was also a prolific touring artist, playing at some of the most prestigious venues in the world, including the White House and Carnegie Hall.
Ellington was a major influence on many later jazz musicians, including Miles Davis and John Coltrane. His influence extended beyond jazz; his music was covered by a variety of different musical genres and inspired a wide range of musical styles. He was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for Music in 1999, and was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. He is remembered as a giant of jazz, and his music continues to inspire musicians around the world.
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