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Duke Ellington is one of the most important musical figures of the 20th century. Musician, composer, and bandleader, Ellington composed over a thousand pieces, and many have now become part of the standard repertoire. Gunther Schuller wrote in 1989: Ellington composed incessantly to the very last days of his life. Music was indeed his mistress; it was his total life and his commitment to it was incomparable and unalterable. In jazz he was a giant among giants. And in twentieth century music, he may yet one day be recognized as one of the half-dozen greatest masters of our time. Today we celebrate his birthday, with something that swings. https://youtube/watch?v=qDQpZT3GhDg
Posted on: Tue, 29 Apr 2014 21:45:07 +0000

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