Duke Ellington Day in 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