Duke Ellington
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Duke Ellington
Summary
Duke Ellington is a human[1]. Born in Washington, D.C.[2], he… he was born on April 29, 1899[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on May 24, 1974[5]. He worked as a pianist[6], composer[7], autobiographer[8], jazz musician[9], and conductor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.49% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,721 views/month, #4,919 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Duke Ellington was born in Washington, D.C.[2].
- Duke Ellington died in New York City[4].
- Duke Ellington was born on April 29, 1899[3].
- Duke Ellington died on May 24, 1974[5].
- Burial took place at Woodlawn Cemetery[12].
- Among Duke Ellington's spouses was Edna Thompson[13].
- A child of Duke Ellington was Mercer Ellington[14].
- Duke Ellington held citizenship in United States[15].
- Duke Ellington is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[16].
- Duke Ellington worked as a pianist[6].
- Duke Ellington worked as a composer[7].
- Duke Ellington's professions included autobiographer[8].
- Duke Ellington worked as a jazz musician[9].
- Duke Ellington's professions included conductor[10].
- Duke Ellington's professions included bandleader[17].
- Duke Ellington was educated at Armstrong High School[18].
- A notable work attributed to Duke Ellington is Just Squeeze Me (But Please Don't Tease Me)[19].
- A notable work attributed to Duke Ellington is It Don't Mean a Thing[20].
- Duke Ellington received the Spingarn Medal[21].
- Duke Ellington received the Presidential Medal of Freedom[22].
- Duke Ellington received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[23].
- Duke Ellington received the Grammy Trustees Award[24].
- Duke Ellington received the German Film Award for best original music[25].
- Duke Ellington received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26].
- Duke Ellington was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[27].
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1899-04-29[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1974-05-24[31]
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Genre(s): big band, jazz, swing[32]
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Community tags: big band, duke box, jazz, newport, swing[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: 3af06bc4-68ad-4cae-bb7a-7eeeb45e411f[34]
Body
Origins and Family
Duke Ellington's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2]. He was born on April 29, 1899[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[16].
Education
Duke Ellington was educated at Armstrong High School[18].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include pianist[6], composer[7], autobiographer[8], jazz musician[9], conductor[10], and bandleader[17].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Just Squeeze Me (But Please Don't Tease Me)[19], a musical work/composition[35] and It Don't Mean a Thing[20], a musical work/composition[36]. Things named for Duke Ellington include Ellington[37], a Mercury crater[38].
Recognition
Awards received include Spingarn Medal[21], a medallion[39], in United States[40], founded in 1914[41]; Presidential Medal of Freedom[22], an award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1963[44]; Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[23], a lifetime achievement award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1962[47]; Grammy Trustees Award[24], an award[48]; German Film Award for best original music[25], a film award category[49], in Germany[50], founded in 1954[51]; and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26], a fellowship award[52].
Personal Life
Duke Ellington was married to Edna Thompson[13]. A child of him was Mercer Ellington[14].
Death and Burial
Duke Ellington died on May 24, 1974[5]. He died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[53]. Burial took place at Woodlawn Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Duke Ellington ranks in the top 0.49% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,721 views/month, #4,919 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
He has been cited as an influence by Quincy Jones[56], a conductor[57], 1933–2024[58], of United States[59], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[60], specialised in music[61]; Stevie Wonder[62], a singer-songwriter[63], b. 1950[64], of United States[65], awarded the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[66]; Dave Grusin[67], a composer[68], b. 1934[69], of United States[70], awarded the Charles E. Lutton Man of Music Award[71]; Leigh Harline[72], a composer[73], 1907–1969[74], of United States[75], awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Song[76]; Nick Glennie-Smith[77], a composer[78], b. 1951[79], of United Kingdom[80], specialised in film score[81]; and Lennie Niehaus[82], a composer[83], 1929–2020[84], of United States[85], awarded the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition for a Miniseries, Movie, or a Special[86], specialised in music[87].
Entities named for him include Ellington[37], a Mercury crater[38].
FAQs
Where was Duke Ellington born?
Born in Washington, D.C.[2], Duke Ellington…
Where did Duke Ellington die?
Duke Ellington passed away in New York City[4].
Who was Duke Ellington married to?
Duke Ellington's spouses include Edna Thompson[13].
What did Duke Ellington do for work?
Duke Ellington worked as pianist[6], composer[7], autobiographer[8], jazz musician[9], and conductor[10].
Where did Duke Ellington go to school?
Duke Ellington was educated at Armstrong High School[18].
What awards did Duke Ellington receive?
Honors received include Spingarn Medal[21], Presidential Medal of Freedom[22], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[23], and Grammy Trustees Award[24].
Who did Duke Ellington influence?
Duke Ellington has been cited as an influence by Quincy Jones[56], Stevie Wonder[62], Dave Grusin[67], and Leigh Harline[72].