Duke Ellington Day in 2023

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2023 Date	April 29, 2023
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One of my musical heroes was born today. It is Duke Ellington's birthday! His music is playing all day long on @WKCRFM https://t.co/FactXLevAb https://t.co/2DvxEGBVXo
— jon batiste (@JonBatiste) April 29, 2023

Jazz Appreciation Month (fondly known as “JAM”) was created in 2001 to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary heritage and history of Jazz for the entire month of April. Today we celebrate the born day of a true jazz giant…Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington. https://t.co/nb1G53FDYu
— StrayhornProject (@21stcent_Stray) April 29, 2023

Today in History April 29th Born On This Day – 124 Years Ago 1899 - Duke Ellington Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington, often said to be America's greatest composer, bandleader, and recording artist, was born on April 29, 1899 in Washington, D.C. #OTD https://t.co/9eYW3YSN9M
— Connie Landro (@clandro) April 29, 2023

Duke Ellington was born 124 years ago today in Washington, D.C. His contributions to music are immense: composer, pianist and leader of a legendary jazz orchestra. We're featuring his music all day on Cladrite Radio, so tune in now! https://t.co/p7uMTv7HC6 https://t.co/xf7MXtgN7Z
— Cladrite Radio (@cladrite) April 29, 2023

Almost forgot to wish a happy birthday to jazz legend Lionel Hampton, born on this day in 1908. He is interred at Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx, N.Y. I visited his grave last year. His grave is near that of Duke Ellington. #LionelHampton https://t.co/mt8QUs0jLM
— Adventures in Cemetery Hopping (@TraciRylands) April 21, 2023

International Jazz Day takes place on Sunday, so this week's #sheetmusic playlist features a host of genre-defining classics from icons including Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Thelonious Monk, and more. Get playing now! https://t.co/7wkvQaGsaa https://t.co/bwgUtGjOPw
— Sheet Music Direct (@SheetMusicDir) April 28, 2023

Born on this day: April 29, 1899 - Composer, bandleader and pianist Duke Ellington (born Edward Kennedy Ellington in Washington DC). Happy Birthday to this jazz giant, born 124 years ago today. We love you madly, Duke!! https://t.co/qJf4NIlkGq
— Behind The Grooves (@JeffH1228) April 29, 2023

#Back2Black Day 24 #47. Duke Ellington - "Brown (Second Movement)" (Carnegie Hall, Jan. 1943) https://t.co/94saxu1iYQ #48. Treacherous Three - "New Rap Language" (1980) https://t.co/1bfXVSYWz7 https://t.co/5lejteSFzf
— Jukebox Johnny (@JukeboxJohnny2) April 24, 2023

Legends In Living Color: Day 81 - Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of Duke Ellington, one of the most influential jazz musicians of all time. Through his innovative compositions and iconic performances, Ellington revolutionized the genre and left an indelible mark on … https://t.co/4RRhGA5Kxp
— Baba Adelana (@russelllspears) April 21, 2023

#Back2Black Day 24 Going back a ways: Minnie the Moocher - Cab Calloway (what a showman!) https://t.co/Ycs7bNTxBT Satin Doll - Duke Ellington https://t.co/B1jiNZA8Dz
— Northwest Larry (@_LarryTheK) April 25, 2023

Duke Ellington Day in 2023

Duke Ellington Day commemorates the life of jazz musician Edward Kennedy Ellington. Born April 29th, 1899 in Washington D.C., Ellington was a famous American composer, pianist, and bandleader of a jazz orchestra that performed at Harlem's Cotton Club during the 1920s.

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