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born in washington d.c. as edward ellington
Duke was born in Washington DC. His given name was Edward, not Duke. -
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Duke Ellington's Life
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writes 1st song while working as a soda jerk.
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he play misc at partys.
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songs on the radio
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he hired blly strayhorn
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he his a greatest hit
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he played at carnegie hall
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he died
