The Duke Ellington Orchestra

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The Duke Ellington Orchestra

MUSIC

Official Website:
http://www.dukeellington.com/

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Jimmy Blanton Jazz Musician 5-Oct-1918 30-Jul-1942 Bassist, The Duke Ellington Orchestra

Duke Ellington Jazz Musician 29-Apr-1899 24-May-1974 It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing

Johnny Hodges Jazz Musician 25-Jul-1907 11-May-1970 Jazz alto saxophonist

Oscar Pettiford Jazz Musician 30-Sep-1922 8-Sep-1960 Jazz double bassist

Cootie Williams Jazz Musician 10-Jul-1910 15-Sep-1985 Cootie Williams and His Orchestra

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