Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington was born in Washington, D.C.’s black elite on April 29, 1899.
His parents were James Edward Ellington and Daisy Kennedy Ellington.
He was an American composer, pianist, and big band leader.
When he was 19 yrs old Ellington married Edna Thompson, on July 2, 1918.
His son is Mercer Kennedy Ellington.
Ellington got so many awards like Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1966,Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1969, an Honorary PhD from the Berklee College of Music in 1971,and the Legion of Honor by France in 1973.
He died of lung cancer and pneumonia on May 24, 1974
Ellington's last words were, "Music is how I live, why I live and how I will be remembered."
Duke Ellington's famous quotes
His parents were James Edward Ellington and Daisy Kennedy Ellington.
He was an American composer, pianist, and big band leader.
When he was 19 yrs old Ellington married Edna Thompson, on July 2, 1918.
His son is Mercer Kennedy Ellington.
Ellington got so many awards like Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1966,Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1969, an Honorary PhD from the Berklee College of Music in 1971,and the Legion of Honor by France in 1973.
He died of lung cancer and pneumonia on May 24, 1974
Ellington's last words were, "Music is how I live, why I live and how I will be remembered."
Duke Ellington's famous quotes
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