- Edward Kennedy Ellington
- nounUnited States jazz composer and piano player and bandleader (1899-1974)• Syn: ↑Ellington, ↑Duke Ellington• Instance Hypernyms: ↑jazz musician, ↑jazzman
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Ellington, Edward Kennedy — (“Duke”) (1899 1974) The African American jazz musician and composer was born Edward Kennedy Ellington but acquired the nickname “Duke” as a schoolboy in Washington, D.C. Ellington did not have professional musical training, but he learned how … Historical Dictionary of the Roosevelt–Truman Era
Ellington,Edward Kennedy — El·ling·ton (ĕlʹĭng tən), Edward Kennedy. Known as “Duke.” 1899 1974. American jazz composer, pianist, and bandleader whose compositions include “Mood Indigo” (1930), “Sophisticated Lady” (1933), and concert pieces such as Black, Brown, and Beige … Universalium
Ellington — [ elɪȖtən], Duke, eigentlich Edward Kennedy Ellington, amerikanischer Jazzpianist, komponist, Bandleader, * Washington (D. C.) 29. 4. 1899, ✝ New York 24. 5. 1974; begann 1916 als Ragtimespieler, spielte seit 1922 mit eigenem Ensemble (seit… … Universal-Lexikon
Ellington — [el′iŋ tən] Duke (born Edward Kennedy Ellington) 1899 1974; U.S. jazz musician & composer … English World dictionary
Ellington, Duke — orig. Edward Kennedy Ellington born April 29, 1899, Washington, D.C., U.S. died May 24, 1974, New York, N.Y. U.S. pianist, bandleader, arranger, and composer. He formed his band in 1924 in Washington, D.C.; by 1927 it was performing regularly at… … Universalium
Ellington, Duke — ► (1899 1974) Nombre artístico de Edward Kennedy Ellington, compositor, director de orquesta y pianista estadounidense. Supo combinar los elementos blues del jazz clásico con la música europea impresionista. Autor de música de películas y de… … Enciclopedia Universal
Kennedy — /ken i dee/, n. 1. Edward Moore (Ted), born 1932, U.S. politician: senator from Massachusetts since 1962. 2. John Fitzgerald, 1917 63, thirty fifth president of the U.S. 1961 63. 3. Joseph Patrick, 1888 1969, U.S. financier and diplomat (father… … Universalium
Kennedy — Varias personas poseen el apellido Kennedy: ● John Fitzgerald Kennedy: presidente estadounidense. ● Bob Kennedy: político estadounidense. ● Arthur Kennedy: actor estadounidense. ● Nigel Kennedy: violinista inglés. ● John Kennedy Toole: novelista… … Enciclopedia Universal
Edward — /ed weuhrd/, n. 1. Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall ( The Black Prince ), 1330 76, English military leader (son of Edward III). 2. Lake, a lake in central Africa, between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a source of the Nile.… … Universalium
Edward — (as used in expressions) Abbey, Edward Acheson, Edward Goodrich Acton (de Aldenham), John Emerich Edward Dahlberg Acton, 1 barón Albee, Edward (Franklin) Edward Teach Bax, Sir Arnold (Edward Trevor) Bellamy, Edward Bernays, Edward L. Charles… … Enciclopedia Universal
