
Photo: Duke Ellington smiles in the studio
- April 19, 1899 - May 24, 1974
- Born in Washington D.C.
- Began piano lessons at age seven
- Some famous pieces include "Mood Indigo" and "Satin Doll"
- Recognized by many as "one of the greatest jazz composers and performers" of all time
- Composed music for over 50 years
"I merely took the energy it takes to pout and wrote some blues."
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