Duke Ellington was probably the most important composer in jazz, as well as a bandleader who kept his stellar and stylistically unique big band together for nearly 50 years. He was the pioneer of “concert jazz” as well as a creator of unforgettable hit songs, jazz standards, and new ways of writing for big bands. In this lecture and video presentation, we will trace his biography, enrich our understanding of
Ellington the man, and explore his musical innovations and profound influence on today’s jazz and American music.
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