Duke Ellington: An American Legacy

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Music and Movies

 

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Alice V

 

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May 14, 2016

 

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One such musician stands alone at the top as one of the movers and innovators of the 20th century. He is Duke Ellington. Along with his band, he alone influenced millions of people both around the world and at home. He gave American music its own sound for the first time. Winton Marsalis said it best when he said "His music sounds like America...
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He gave American music its own sound for the first time. Winton Marsalis said it best when he said "His music sounds like America." (Hajdu,72). These days you can find his name on over 1500 CS's(Illistated Encyclopedia of Jazz,254). Duke's legacy will live on for generations to come. Duke Ellington was born Edward Kennedy Ellington, April 29, 1899 in Washington D...
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