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Duke Ellington Orchestra

The Best in Big Band orchestra "American Music" music carrying on the traditions of its world-famous creator.

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Duke Ellington Orchestra's Bio: Duke Ellington called his music "American Music" rather than jazz, and liked to describe those who impressed him as "beyond category." He remains one of the most influential figures in jazz, if not in all American music and is widely consid ered as one of the twentieth century's best known African American personalities. As both a composer and a band leader, Ellington's reputation has increased since his death, with thematic repackaging of his signature music often becoming best-sellers. Posthumo us recognition of his work include a special award citation from the Pulitzer Prize Board.

Duke Ellington called his music "American Music" rather than jazz, and liked to describe those who impressed him as "beyond category." He remains o ne of the most influential figures in jazz, if not in all American music and is widely considered as one of the twentieth century's best known African American personalities. As both a composer and a band leader, Ellington's reputation has increased since his death, with thematic repackaging of his signature music often becoming best-sellers. Posthumous recognition of his work include a special award citation from the Pulitzer Prize Board.

Even after Ellington's death, his orchestra carried on with the music and p erformance styles that came from such an amazing cornerstone of entertainment. Under the direction of Duke's grandson Paul Ellington, The Duke Ellington Orchestra continues to amaze audiences with their outstanding performances. … Read more

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