Good morning. Today we’re listening to Duke Ellington, an American jazz pianist and composer from Washington, D.C. Born in 1899, Ellington started piano lessons at age seven, and in 1914 composed his first original piece, the “Soda Fountain Rag.”
Duke was a genius of a very special kind. And these kinds are few and far between. Thanks for this.
As a major fan of the Duke, I appreciate any efforts to have him introduced to new audiences.
Perfect.
Duke was a genius of a very special kind. And these kinds are few and far between. Thanks for this.
As a major fan of the Duke, I appreciate any efforts to have him introduced to new audiences.
Perfect.