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Foto: Hans Gerber, Comet Photo, Bildarchiv ETH-Bibliothek Zürich, 1964. Edward Kennedy „Duke“ Ellington (* 29. April 1899 in Washington, D.C.; † 24. Mai 1974 in New York City) war einer der einflussreichsten amerikanischen Jazzmusiker. Als Pianist war er einer der wichtigsten Neuerer des Stride-Piano.
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and leader of his eponymous jazz orchestra from 1923 through the rest of his life.
Die offizielle Biografie von Duke Ellington. Hier können Sie die ganze Bio lesen und weitere spannende Infos zu Musik, Werk und Wirken erhalten. Hier finden Sie alles zum Thema Jazz.
20. Mai 2024 · Duke Ellington, American pianist who was the greatest jazz composer and bandleader of his time. One of the originators of big-band jazz, Ellington led his band for more than half a century, composed thousands of scores, and created one of the most distinctive ensemble sounds in all of Western music.
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- Duke Ellington grew up in Washington, D.C., in a secure middle-class family that encouraged his interests in the fine arts. He began studying piano...
- Benefiting from the expertise of a large ensemble that included several important jazz artists, Duke Ellington broke away from the conventions of b...
- Often collaborating with his longtime composing-arranging partner Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington was responsible for big-band jazz classics such a...
- Duke Ellington was the greatest jazz composer and bandleader of his time. One of the originators of big-band jazz, he led his band for more than 50...
This is the discography of recordings by Duke Ellington, including those nominally led by his sidemen (mainly in the 1930s and early 1940s), and his later collaborations (mainly in the 1960s) with musicians with whom Ellington had generally not previously recorded.
23. Mai 2024 · Als Pianist, Komponist und Bandleader war er kreativ und produktiv wie kaum ein anderer. Viele seiner 2000 Kompositionen prägen das American Songbook bis heute. Vor 50 Jahren ist Ellington ...
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American composer, pianist, and Big band leader. He was one of the most important musicians in the history of recorded music, and is called one of the greatest figures in jazz music. He also played blues, gospel, pop, and classical music.
