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Duke Ellington

Born on April 29, 1899

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The 128th anniversary falls on April 29, 2027, in 186 days.

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. Music critic Ralph J. Gleason called him "America's most important composer".

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