Ellington, Duke

1. A twentieth-century African-American jazz composer, songwriter, and bandleader; his real first name was Edward. Ellington's most popular songs include “Mood Indigo,” “Satin Doll,” “Sophisticated Lady,” and “Don't Get Around Much Anymore.”

Example Sentences

A brief 1961 marriage to Mercer Ellington, Duke Ellington’s son, was annulled.

From Seattle Times