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Duke Ellington was one of the most influential composers in American music history. He was born in Washington D.C. in 1899 and was surrounded by music from a young age, with both of his parents being pianists. Ellington taught himself piano and was influenced by many ragtime pianists he encountered. He began his professional music career performing ragtime songs at a cafe as a teenager. Ellington went on to pioneer new forms of jazz and influence countless musicians with his innovative compositions and band

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HillaryWilson

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