Duke Ellington: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | Edward Kennedy Ellington |
|---|---|
| Born | April 29, 1899 • Washington, D.C. • United States |
| Died | May 24, 1974 (aged 75) • New York City • New York |
| Awards And Honors | Pulitzer Prize • Grammy Award (1979) • Grammy Award (1976) • Grammy Award (1972) • Grammy Award (1971) • Grammy Award (1968) • Grammy Award (1967) • Grammy Award (1966) • Grammy Award (1965) • Grammy Award (1959) • Spingarn Medal (1959) |
| Movement / Style | big-band jazz • swing |
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