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Duke Ellington, pseudonimo di Edward Kennedy Ellington (Washington, 29 aprile 1899 – New York, 24 maggio 1974), è stato un direttore d'orchestra, compositore e pianista statunitense.
Storia della vita di Duke Ellington, pianista jazz statunitense. Il suono dipinto. Leggendo questo profilo biografico puoi conoscere anche la filmografia, la bibliografia, la discografia, la data in cui Duke Ellington nacque, l'età e il giorno in cui morì.
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.
20 mag 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...
Pianista, bandleader e compositore jazz afroamericano, Duke Ellington è uno dei più importanti musicisti statunitensi del 20° secolo. Ha innalzato la canzone popolare alla dignità di composizione colta attraverso orchestrazioni sontuose, in grado di nobilitarne le tessiture melodiche e ritmiche.
8 feb 2024 · A major figure in the history of jazz music, Duke Ellington's career spanned more than half a century, during which time he composed thousands of songs for the stage, screen and contemporary...
5 feb 2024 · The Duke Ellington discography is vast – countless 78s and hundreds of albums. So how do you start? Our Ellington expert Brian Priestley is your guide… here he selects 10 crucial albums which should form the cornerstones of your collection.
