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Duke Ellington

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Duke Ellington


Born
Washington, D.C., The United States
Genre
Music


Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and leader of his eponymous jazz orchestra from 1924 through the rest of his life.


1960, Hollywood Walk of Fame, contribution to recording industry
1964, Honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Milton College
1966, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
1969, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the US
1971, an Honorary PhD from the Berklee College of Music
1973, the Legion of Honour by France, its highest civilian honor.
1999, posthumous Special Pulitzer Prize for his lifetime contributions to music and culture ...more

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Average rating: 4.03 · 549 ratings · 45 reviews · 299 distinct works • Similar authors
Music is My Mistress
3.99 avg rating — 446 ratings — published 1973 — 13 editions
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Oscar Peterson Plays Duke E...
4.80 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2005 — 4 editions
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The Duke Ellington Real Boo...
4.60 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2009 — 2 editions
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Duke Ellington Jazz Piano
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Duke Ellington: Piano Solos
4.50 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 1995
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Duke Ellington Anthology
it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2009 — 3 editions
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Jamey Aebersold Jazz -- Duk...
it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 1999 — 4 editions
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The Great Music of Duke Ell...
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4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 1985 — 3 editions
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Duke Ellington - Trumpet: B...
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Duke Ellington Songbook: Ja...
really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2009
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“I don't need time, I need a deadline.”
― Duke Ellington
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“A problem is a chance for you to do your best.”
― Duke Ellington, Music is My Mistress
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“There are 2 rules in life:
Number 1- Never quit
Number2- Never forget rule number 1.

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― Duke Ellington
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