Duke+Ellington

Edward Kennady Ellington, known most notably by his stage name Duke Ellington, soon became a driving force in the jazz world. From the late twenties through the thirties, Duke Ellington's notoriety grew, as did his power and creativity. He soon was the one setting the standards, just like Louis Armstrong. , media type="youtube" key="qDQpZT3GhDg" height="344" width="425" align="center"

Here is the song "Take It Easy" from 1928.

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"C Jam Blues" is one of Duke Ellington's later pieces, composed in 1942. This is another very famous composition.

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