Duke Ellington
American bandleader, composer, pianist
Born on: April 29, 1899Died on: May 24, 1974
Aged: 75 years 25 days (900 months)
Birth Sign: Taurus
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington 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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