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Duke Ellington
American jazz musician, composer and band leader (1899-1974).
Born April 29th, 1899 in Washington, D.C.. [ref]
Died May 24th, 1974 at 75 years old in New York City (lung cancer). [ref]
Occupations
autobiographer, bandleader, composer, conductor, film score composer, jazz arranger, jazz musician, lyricist, music arranger, musician, pianist, record producer
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Cherish all your happy moments; they make a fine cushion for old age. Booth Tarkington