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[[Image:Duke-ellington.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Duke Ellington]]

'''Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington''' (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American bandleader, [[composer]] and pianist, not only a towering figure in [[jazz]], but often regarded as one the great composers of the [[20th century]]. While his primary music genres were swing and orchestral jazz, the ''All Music Guide to Jazz'' book created a unique category for Ellington, "Beyond Category", due to his unwillingness to confine himself to a single musical style within jazz.

'''Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington''' (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American bandleader, [[composer]] and pianist, not only a towering figure in [[jazz]], but often regarded as one the great composers of the [[20th century]]. While his primary music genres were swing and orchestral jazz, the ''All Music Guide to Jazz'' book created a unique category for Ellington, "Beyond Category", due to his unwillingness to confine himself to a single musical style within jazz.