Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington called his music "American Music" rather than jazz, and liked to describe those who impressed him as "beyond category. He remains one of the most influential figures in jazz, if not in all American music and is widely considered as one of the twentieth century's best known African American personalities.

Featured Works
Les Trois Rois Noirs
Year Written:
1973
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Harlem
Year Written:
1950
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Black, Brown & Beige Suite
Year Written:
1943
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Four Tone Poems
Year Written:
1937
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Giggling Rapids
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Earshot PublisHED WORKS
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For High School & College Musicians
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ACO PERFORMANCES
ACO Concert (1979-1980)
Improvise! (2003-2004)
ACO 40th Birthday Concert (2017-2018)
ACO Concert (1986-1987)
ACO Concert (1987-1988)
Carnegie Kids Beat (1997-1998)