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There were many. Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Fletcher Henderson, Jelly Roll Morton, and Thelonious Monk to name some of the most famous ones.
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I was a jazz pianist and composer who often played at Harlem's cotton club?
Edward "Duke" Ellington
Was Duke Ellington a part of the big band era?
Yes, he was a jazz musician and composer. Duke Ellington was the bandleader and pianist in his jazz orchestra. He also composed and co-composed over 3,000 songs over the course of his life, an impressive feat for any composer.
What kind of instruments did Duke Ellington Play?
He wrote JAZZ Music but is known for Swing/Big Band
How good was liberace as a jazz pianist?
He wasn't a jazz pianist nor did he aspire to be/
Who is Lil Hardin Armstrong?
Lil Hardin Armstrong (1898-1971), was a jazz pianist, composer, arranger, singer, and bandleader, and the second wife of Louis Armstrong.
Who was a jazz composer and a pianist during the jazz age?
Jhonny greenwood
What is Carla Bley most famous for?
Carla Bley is best known as a jazz composer, pianist, organist and band leader. She was born 11 May 1936 and has been an active performer since 1960.
Who is Carmen of jazz fame?
Carmen McRae was an American jazz singer, composer, pianist, and actress.
What did duke ellington do for living?
Duke Ellington was a pianist and a jazz composer
What is fats waller famous for?
Fats Waller was a jazz pianist, composer and singer.
What was Mary Lou Williams famous for?
she was an American Jazz pianist, composer and arranger
I was a jazz pianist and composer who often played at Harlem's cotton club?
Edward "Duke" Ellington
Was Duke Ellington a part of the big band era?
Yes, he was a jazz musician and composer. Duke Ellington was the bandleader and pianist in his jazz orchestra. He also composed and co-composed over 3,000 songs over the course of his life, an impressive feat for any composer.
What is the history and significance of the Take the A Train jazz band?
The Take the A Train jazz band was a prominent group led by composer and pianist Billy Strayhorn in the 1940s. They were closely associated with Duke Ellington and helped popularize the song "Take the A Train." The band's significance lies in their innovative arrangements and contributions to the development of jazz music during the swing era.
What is Sir Duke most known for?
Edward Kennedy Duke Ellington, also known as Sir Duke, is a well known American composer, jazz orchestra leader and pianist. Although well known as a pivotal part of jazz history, he always claimed his music was not jazz, but American music.
What kind of instruments did Duke Ellington Play?
He wrote JAZZ Music but is known for Swing/Big Band
For what is Raymond Yiu famous?
Raymond Yiu is a composer, a conductor, a jazz pianist and a music writer. He is most acclaimed for his feats as a musical composer, and his pieces have earned him awards at the 2010 BASCA (British Composer Awards).
