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Duke Ellington
musician, bandleader

Real/Birth Name:
Edward Kennedy Ellington
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
29 April 1899
Death Date:
24 May 1974
Age at Death:
75, 25 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus ♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Brief Facts:

Group Duke Ellington Orchestra.

Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.

Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame 1992.
ASCAP Jazz Wall of Fame.
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame 1978.
DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame 1956.
Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame 2004.
French Legion of Honor.
Gennett Walk of Fame 2008.
National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame 2001.
Nesuhi Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame 2004.
Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame 1992.
Presidential Medal of Freedom 1969.
Songwriters Hall of Fame 1971.
Hollywood Walk of Fame A star at 6535 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry
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