Mercer Ellington

Mercer Ellington (1919–1996) was an American trumpeter, bandleader and composer.

Also recorded as Mercer Kennedy Ellington.

Overview

Born at Washington, D.C. in 1919, died at Copenhagen in 1996.

In detail

Mercer Ellington studied at New College, Teachers College, Columbia University. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jazz.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

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

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q492677: Mercer Ellington

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