Ellington

American  

[el-ing-tuhn] / ˈɛl ɪŋ tən /

noun

1. Edward Kennedy Duke, 1899–1974, U.S. jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and conductor.

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Ellington British  

/ ˈɛlɪŋtən /

noun

1. Duke, nickname of Edward Kennedy Ellington. 1899–1974, US jazz composer, pianist, and conductor, famous for such works as "Mood Indigo" and "Creole Love Call"

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“You can say anything you want on the trombone,” Ellington noted, “but you gotta be careful with words”—an aptly worded statement, ironically.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

Six minutes and 26 additional choruses later, Gonsalves and Ellington had completely changed the fortunes of the band, of the Rhode Island festival, and even American music itself.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

Discovered by Duke Ellington, the musician was named a Jazz Master by the National Endowment for the Arts in 2019.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026

American jazz legend Duke Ellington heard Ibrahim and took him to the US.

From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026

Duke Ellington was going to play, and she was beside herself with excitement.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey