Pianist Duke Ellington
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Duke Ellington
Living place: DC
Birthday: 29-4-1899
Global rank: #12701
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Who is Pianist Duke Ellington?
One of America's most influential jazz figures. He led his famous orchestra from 1923 until his death.
He called his music American music, not jazz. He helped compose more than 1,000 original pieces, many of which have become standard.
One of America's most influential jazz figures. He led his famous orchestra from 1923 until his death.
He called his music American music, not jazz. He helped compose more than 1,000 original pieces, many of which have become standard.
He was called Duke by his friends growing up because his skillful flair reminded them of a nobleman.
His parents, James Edward and Daisy Kennedy Ellington, both played the piano. He married Edna Thompson, his high school sweetheart, on July 2, 1918, and they had one child together. They broke up in the late 1920s.
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Who is Boy (girl) friend/ wife (husband)/ darling Pianist Duke Ellington?
He is commemorating Stevie Wonder and Sir Duke, a song Wonder wrote in 1976.
He is commemorating Stevie Wonder and Sir Duke, a song Wonder wrote in 1976.
How tall is Pianist Duke Ellington? What Duke Ellington's weight?
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When was Pianist Duke Ellington born?
Duke Ellington was born in 29-4-1899, death year is , at the age of 125.
Where is Pianist Duke Ellington's birth place, what is Zodiac/Chinese Zodiac?
Duke Ellington was born in . is a Pianist, whose Zodiac is Taurus, and who Chinese Zodiac is The Pig. Duke Ellington's global rank is 12701 and whose rank is 5 in list of famous Pianist.
Duke Ellington was born in 29-4-1899, death year is , at the age of 125.
Where is Pianist Duke Ellington's birth place, what is Zodiac/Chinese Zodiac?
Duke Ellington was born in . is a Pianist, whose Zodiac is Taurus, and who Chinese Zodiac is The Pig. Duke Ellington's global rank is 12701 and whose rank is 5 in list of famous Pianist.
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Events in 1899 and 29-4
Birthday Duke Ellington (29-4) in history
- Day 29-4 year 1429: The heroine, Joanna of Arc, has entered the city of Orléans. She ended its months-long siege and became known as "The Handmaid of Orléans."
- Day 29-4 year 1916: The Easter rebellion in Ireland ended with the surrender of Irish nationalists.
- Day 29-4 year 1945: American soldiers liberated the Dachau concentration camp.
- Day 29-4 year 1978: Japan's Naomi Uemura, traveling by sled dog, became the first person to reach the North Pole alone.
- Day 29-4 year 1980: Film director Alfred Hitchcock died at age of 80.
- Day 29-4 year 1986: Pitcher Roger Clemens set a major league baseball record by striking out 20 batters in a regular nine-inning game. He repeated his feat in 1996.
- Day 29-4 year 1992: A Los Angeles jury acquitted four police officers accused of beating Rodney King. Massive rioting and looting ensued.
- Day 29-4 year 1997: The first joint U.S.-Russian space walk was made by Jerry Linenger and Vasily Tsibliyev from space station Mir.
- Day 29-4 year 2011: Kate Middleton marries Prince William in a lavish royal wedding at Westminster Abbey in London.
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