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\nEncyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Duke Ellington\n

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\nBiography of Duke Ellington, one of the originators of big band jazz, and a noted composer.\n
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\nRed Hot Jazz: Duke Ellington (1899 1974)\n

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\nThis site provides a good biography of Duke Ellington, an influential and famous jazz pianist. Pictures are provided along with links for additional information.\n
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\nNational Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Duke Ellington\n

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\nView the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1986 to commemorate famous jazz musician Duke Ellington. Includes a short biographical passage.\n
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\nThe Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: Duke Ellington\n

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\nThis resource features a brief biography about big band leader Duke Ellington. It includes some audio and video clips of his music.\n
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\nLoc: America's Story: Duke Ellington\n

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\nDuke Ellington (1899-1974 CE), a jazz legend, was a very interesting person. Here you will get brief biographical information along with a few additional articles on Ellington.\n
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\nNational Museum of American History: Documents Gallery: Ellington and Strayhorn\n

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\nDuke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, two of the greatest jazz composers, collaborated on hundreds of works. As you explore this exhibition, you will have an opportunity to view original music scores, listen to audio clips, and view videos...\n
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\nNational Museum of American History: Smithsonian Jazz: Duke Ellington\n

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\nThis site provides audio clips, photos, and biographical information of this legendary composer and performer. A match game teaches and tests your knowledge of Ellington.\n
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\nG. Schirmer, Inc.: Edward K. (Duke) Ellington\n

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\nBrief biography of the famous American Jazz composer, pianist, and band leader, Duke Ellington (1899-1974 CE). The site describes \"Duke's\" personal and professional life.\n
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\nBlack Past: Ellington, Edward \"Duke\"\n

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\nDuke Ellington's prominence as one of the greatest American composers and key figure in the development of the genre of jazz is highlighted in this encyclopedia entry.\n
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\nNational Museum of American History: Smithsonian Jazz: Duke's Music Class\n

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\nLearn about jazz from the master, Duke Ellington. Three activities explore his role as jazz composer, orchestra leader, and pianist.\n
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\nNational Museum of American History: Smithsonian Jazz\n

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\nSmithsonian Jazz is home to several online exhibits, an interactive \"Duke Ellington class,\" recordings, publications, oral histories, and similar resources.\n
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\nNew York Times: Ellington at 100\n

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\nCelebrating the life and career of jazz legend Duke Ellington, this New York Times site features many articles about him. With a slideshow and pictures, you will learn all about this giant of jazz.\n
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\nThe Red Hot Jazz Archive: Edward \"Duke\" Ellington\n

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\nA look at the fascinating life of Duke Ellington, with lots of links to related information. Listen to his music as you read about this great jazz musician.\n
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\nAmg All Music Guide: Duke Ellington: Photograph\n

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\nPhoto of famous jazz musician, Duke Ellington.\n
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\nA look at the fascinating life of Duke Ellington, with lots of links to related information. Listen to his music as you read about this great jazz musician.\n
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\nAn image of Duke Ellington.\n
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\nDescribe the life of Duke Ellington and his contributions to the field of jazz, write an original poem using a variety of popular vocabulary from the 1920's and respond to Ellington's composition \"Mood Indigo\" by creating a painting.\n
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\nNpr: Remembering Max Roach, Rhythmic Innovator\n

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\nBelieving that the drums could do more than just keep a beat, Max Roach developed a melodic style for percussion. You can read about his jazz career on this NPR website, as well as hear music showing his innovative technique.\n
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\nNational Museum of American History: Documents Gallery: Ellington and Strayhorn\n

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\nPhotograph of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn.\n
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\nDown Beat Magazine: Ben Webster\n

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\nBen Webster was one of the first important saxophone players to come out of Duke Ellington's orchestra. Read a biography, view pictures and see a discography of this 1974 Down Beat Hall of Fame inductee.\n
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\nJohn Carrol University: Harlem Renaissance Multimedia Resource\n

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\nThis site about the Harlem Renaissance includes audio and video files. A great resource that discusses many aspects of the Harlem Renaissance including African American education, politics, literature, and philosophy.\n
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\nThe Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: Drop Me Off in Harlem\n

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\nA collection of biographies, video and audio clips, and photos offer a look at the people, locations, and themes of the Harlem Renaissance.\n
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\nA series of downloadable lectures about jazz, \"America's classical music,\" by Dr. Billy Taylor, provides information on the origins and fundamentals of Jazz Music. Links to select an artist, style,or jazz geography.\n
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\nKingwood Library: American Cultural History: 1940 1949\n

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\nTake a walk through this part of American history surrounding World War II. Each section includes cultural history of the time, with links pertaining to art and architecture, books and literature, education, fads and fashion, historic...\n
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