Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington (1899–1974) was a United States pianist, composer and autobiographer.

Also recorded as Duke Elington; Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington; Mood Ellington.

Overview

The authority record associates the name with Harlem Renaissance. Work is classified under jazz, swing and gospel music. Works named in the authority record include Just Squeeze Me (But Please Don't Tease Me), It Don't Mean a Thing, Solitude and Black, Brown and Beige. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

American jazz pianist and composer (1899–1974)

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Duke Ellington”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q4030: Duke Ellington

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