The Man Stash Minute: Black History Month- Duke Ellington

A major figure in the history of jazz music, Duke Ellington's career spanned more than half a century, during which time he composed thousands of songs for the stage, screen and contemporary songbook. He created one of the most distinctive ensemble sounds in Western music and continued to play what he called "American Music" until shortly before his death in 1974. Citation Information Article Title Duke Ellington Biography Author Biography.com Editors Website Name The Biography.com website URL https://www.biography.com/musician/duke-ellington Access Date February 28, 2021 Publisher A&E Television Networks Last Updated January 7, 2021 Original Published Date April 2, 2014