Was Ellington America's Greatest Composer?(Duke Ellington)

From: Ebony | Date: April 1, 1999| Author: Kinnon, Joy Bennett | Copyright information

Edward Kennedy (Duke) Ellington would have celebrated his 100th birthday on April 29, 1999. He is considered by most music experts to have been America's greatest composer. His compositions Satin Doll," "Come Sunday," and Black, Brown and Beige" are true symphonies of America. The centennial of his birth will be celebrated for the next 12 months.

HE was born 100 years ago on Saturday, April 29, 1899, in a segregated Washington, D.C., neighborhood, and most music experts believe he...

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