Biography
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Born
29 April 1899
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Born In
Washington, D.C., United States
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Died
24 May 1974 (aged 75)
Edward Kennedy Duke Ellington (29 April, 1899 - 24 May, 1974), also known as simply “Duke”, was an American jazz composer, pianist, and bandleader.
William Thomas Billy Strayhorn (November 29, 1915 – May 31, 1967) was an American composer, pianist and arranger, best known for his successful collaboration with bandleader and composer Duke Ellington lasting nearly three decades.
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