Duke Ellington
African American composer/ musician Duke Ellington was leader of the house band at New York's Cotton Club when talking pictures first gained popularity in 1928-1929. Ellington was one of many performe...
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BirthDate BirthPlace |
04/28/1899
Washington, DC |
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