It's been thirty-six years since the passing of Duke Ellington. In 1974, the legendary jazz artist, Duke died of lung cancer and pneumonia, a month after his 75th birthday.

Edward Kennedy Ellington was born April 29, 1899 in Washington, DC. Duke was a winner of twelve Grammy Awards. In addition, his recordings were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, which is a special Grammy award established in 1973.

Let us listen to the great recordings of Duke Ellington via the Legacy Recordings music player.