Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington, legendary composer and bandleader, was born in Washington, DC, on this date in 1899.Ellington is famous for his songs: “Take the A Train”, ”Mood Indigo””, and “I Got It Bad and That Ain’t Good” among others. He was commemorated on a U.S postage stamp on this date in 1986.
Post by J J in Knowledge is Power on Apr 29, 2010 at 9:16 am
