Duke Ellington

Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American jazz composer, pianist and bandleader. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1969 and the Legion of Honor by France in 1973. Both are the highest civilian honors of each country. He was known as "The Duke" (see: Jazz royalty).

Discography

• Anatomy of a Murder ] (1959)
• Duke Ellington & John Coltrane (1962)
• Duke Ellington meets Coleman Hawkins (1962)
• Ella & Duke At The Côte D'Azur (1966)
• Ellington At Newport (1956)
• Live At The Whitney (1972)
• Money Jungle (1962)
• Such Sweet Thunder (1957)