Born Edward Kennedy Ellington, Duke Ellington was one of the founding fathers of jazz music. He started playing piano at the age of seven, and by the time he was 15, he was composing. A pianist, bandleader, arranger, and composer, Ellington and his band played together for 50 years. Some of Ellington's most famous songs include "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," "Sophisticated Lady" and "In a Sentimental Mood."

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Duke Ellington

	A Man and His Band "Duke's Band"
	An Incredible Career "Duke Ellington's Varied Career"
	How the Maestro Began "Duke Ellington's Early Years"