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Duke Ellington: Media

American musician

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The musical legacy of Duke Ellington
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Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington.
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Duke Ellington's original 14-member band
Jazz bandleader Duke Ellington's original 14-member band included such musicians...
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Duke Ellington
Master composer and pianist Duke Ellington, c. 1930s.
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