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Brown, R. This one’s for Blanton, 1994.
Baker, 8th: (Ellington, “Duke” (Edward Kennedy); b. Apr. 29, 1899, Washington, D.C.; d. May 24, 1974, N.Y.; American pianist, bandleader, and composer)
African American National Biography, accessed January 17, 2015, via Oxford African American Studies Center database: (Ellington, Duke; Ellington, Edward Kennedy; bandleader, composer, arranger, jazz musician, pianist; born 29 April 1899 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States; most important records, featuring Bubber Miley include, East St. Louis Toodle-Oo and Black and Tan Fantasy (1926,1927); masterpieces include Mood Indigo and Creole Love Call (1927-1930); major success in jazz history with mood Rockin’ in Rhythm and Daybreak Express (1930, 1933); premiered at Carnegie Hall with Black, Brown, and Beige (1943); fine works with Johnny Hodges’ Jeep’s Blues and Rex Stewart’s Subtle Slough (1938); memorable pieces include The Deep South Suite, Harlem (A Tone Parallel to Harlem), The Far East Suite, and Blood Countin collaboration with Strayhorn (1946, 1951, 1966, 1967); collaborated with Louis Armstrong, Coleman Hawkins, and John Coltrane; died 24 May 1974 New York, New York, United States)