Duke Ellington
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Deutsch: Edward Kennedy „Duke“ Ellington (* 29. April 1899 in Washington; † 24. Mai 1974 in New York City) war ein amerikanischer Jazz-Komponist, -Pianist und -Bandleader.
English: Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American jazz composer, pianist and bandleader.
 With Richard Nixon - 1969 |
 Jahrhunderthalle Hoechst, Frankfurt, 1965 |
 1971 |
[edit] Munich 1963
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[edit] Hurricane Club, April 1943
photographed by Gordon Parks:
 Duke Ellington |
 Duke directing |
 Duke directing |
 Johnny Hodges |
 Juan Tizol |
 Juan Tizol |
 Sonny Greer |
 Ray Nance |
 Lawrence Brown |
 Tenor saxophone |
 Trumpet |
 Rhythm section |
 trio |
 Orchestra |
 Duke's ties |
