He was famous starting in the 1920s and remained popular all the way until his death in 1974.
1920s-30s was his era.
1917 threw 1919
Duke Ellington's Sacred Concerts was created on 1965-12-26.
Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington's real name was Edward Kennedy Ellington, so Duke was his nickname, given to him at around age 15 because he had gentlemen like qualities.
Duke Ellington's parents were Daisy Kennedy Ellington and James Edward Ellington.
Duke ellington died of lung cancer
A Portrait of Duke Ellington was created in 1960.
The Duke Plays Ellington was created in 1953.
Duke Ellington Presents... was created in 1956.
Duke Ellington Bridge was created in 1935.
Duke Ellington House was created in 1939.
Plays Duke Ellington was created in 1986-04.
Tribute to Duke Ellington was created in 193-11.
Duke Ellington School of the Arts was created in 1974.
Portraits of Duke Ellington was created on 1974-06-21.
Sentimental Lady - Duke Ellington song - was created in 1943.
Duke Ellington's Jazz Violin Session was created in 1976.
Duke Ellington at the Bal Masque was created on 24-03-20.