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  1. Ellington, Duke Ellington, Edward Kennedy Ellingtonnoun

    United States jazz composer and piano player and bandleader (1899-1974)

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  1. duke ellington

    Duke Ellington, born on April 29, 1899, and died on May 24, 1974, was an American jazz composer, pianist, and orchestra leader who is recognized as one of the greatest figures in the history of jazz music. Ellington's career spanned more than 50 years, during which he composed thousands of songs for both the stage and screen. His most notable works include "It Don't Mean a Thing if It Ain't Got That Swing," "Sophisticated Lady," "Mood Indigo," and "Satin Doll." His innovations include writing music specifically tailored to the stylings of his band members. Ellington received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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  1. Duke Ellington

    Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington was an American composer, pianist, and jazz-orchestra leader. His career spanned over more than 50 years: Ellington led his orchestra from 1923 until his death. A pivotal figure in the history of jazz, Ellington though called his music "American Music" rather than jazz, and liked to describe those who impressed him as "beyond category". Born in Washington DC, he was based in New York City from the mid-1920s onwards, and gained a national profile through his orchestra's appearances at the Cotton Club. In the 1930s they toured in Europe. Some of the musicians who were members of Ellington's orchestra, such as saxophonist Johnny Hodges, are considered among the best players in jazz in their own right, but it was Ellington who melded them into the best-known jazz orchestral unit in the history of jazz. Several members of the orchestra remained members for several decades. A master at writing miniatures for the 3 minute 78 rpm record format, Ellington often composed specifically for the style and skills of his individual musicians, such as "Jeep's Blues" for Johnny Hodges, and "Concerto for Cootie" for trumpeter Cootie Williams, which later became "Do Nothing Till You Hear from Me" with Bob Russell's lyrics.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of duke ellington in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of duke ellington in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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    The greatest prize of all, I think I'm safe in saying, is Duke Ellington's white baby grand piano on which he was known to compose much of his music.


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