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Duke Ellington: Giant of Jazz

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Examines the life and career of the talented jazz composer, bandleader, and pianist, from his childhood in Washington, D.C., through his battle against racism, to his influence on the world of jazz.

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First published August 1, 1996

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May 15, 2024
Simple. But I knew that going into it.

But it did inspire me to try and fing my college essays about him and his music I wrote in college.

Also inspired me to find songs I had not heard about.
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