Duke Ellington

n. (1899-1974, born as Edward Kennedy Ellington) U.S. jazz composer and pianist and orchestrator

Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899–May 24, 1974) was an  American jazz composer, pianist, and band leader who has been one of the most influential figures in jazz, if not in all American music. As a composer and a band leader especially, Ellington's reputation has increased since his death, with thematic repackagings of his signature music often becoming best-sellers.
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Noun
1. United States jazz composer and piano player and bandleader (1899-1974)
(synonym) Ellington, Edward Kennedy Ellington
(hypernym) jazz musician, jazzman

Duke Ellington, (1899-1974, born Edward Kennedy Ellington)

n. Duke Ellington (1899-1974, born as Edward Kennedy Ellington), U.S. jazz composer and pianist and orchestrator