Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington

29-Apr-1899

United States

Artist

A master of the history of jazz music, Duke Ellington's work continued for more than half a century, during which time he composed thousands of songs on stage, screen and a modern songbook. He created another sound that greatly distinguished Western music and continued to play what he called "American Music" until shortly before his death in 1974.

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A problem is a chance for you to do your best.

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"The wise musicians are those who play what they can master."

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"I don't need time, I need a deadline."

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"There are 2 rules in life: Number 1- Never quit Number2- Never forget rule number 1."

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"A problem is a chance for you to do your best."

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"I merely took the energy it takes to pout and wrote some blues."

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"Art is dangerous. It is one of the attractions: when it ceases to be dangerous you don't want it."

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"Gray skies are just clouds passing over."

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"It doesn't mean a thing if you ain't got that swing"

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