2:26Duke Ellington Orchestra - Old Man Blues (1930)
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Duke Ellington — Live Clips
Rare live footage of Duke Ellington, curated from across the internet. Browse 2 clips below.
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About Duke Ellington
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and leader of his eponymous jazz orchestra from 1924 through the rest of his life. Ralph J. Gleason called him "America's most important composer." Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Ellington was based in New York City from the mid-1920s and gained a national profile through his orchestra's a...
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