Duke Ellington, whose contours have something ... identifying him as a mere writer and player of jazz (his instrument is the piano) is like identifying Einstein as a nice old man.

Edward Kennedy Ellington was born into the world on April 29, 1899 inWashington, D.C. Duke’s parents, Daisy Kennedy Ellington and James EdwardEllington, served as ideal role models for young Duke, and ...

When Matthews asked him if the Queen likes the blues, Crosby immediately said, "Duke Ellington." "Ellington came up, and her appreciation of music and instruments and how they're amplified just ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Duke Ellington, a giant in jazz history, was more than just a composer and bandleader—he was a cultural architect whose music told the stories of Black excellence, struggle ...

Houston native Jason Moran has spent the past several months playing the works of Duke Ellington, marking last year’s 125th anniversary of the composer's birth. Last Thanksgiving I saw him play a ...

National Museum of African American History and Culture Letter to the Musicians' Protective Association from Duke Ellington National Museum of American History Bust of Duke Ellington National Museum ...