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Jun 23,  · Duke Ellington - The Sergeant Was Shy. 28 sept, Ellington (p); Wallace Jones, Cootie Williams (tp); Rex Stewart (ct); Joe Nanton, Lawrence Brown, Juan.

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Dating approximately from the time Duke Ellington permanently moved to New York City in to the time the material was transferred to the Smithsonian Institution in , the bulk of the material in the Duke Ellington Collection is dated from and comprises sound recordings, original music manuscripts and published sheet music, hand-written notes, correspondence, business records.

To assume the task of narrating the history of an overtly oppressed race is a daunting responsibility. Nonetheless, Edward Kennedy Ellington undertook this task in composing the multi-movement jazz suite Black, Brown, and Beige. Originally debuted at Carnegie Hall on January 23rd, , the composition received mixed, if not critical feedback.

Duke Ellington is considered to be one of the greatest figures in the history of American music. Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington was born in Washington D.C. on April 29, Can We Help with Your Assignment? Let us do your homework! Professional writers in all subject areas are available and will meet your assignment deadline..