DUKE ELLINGTON

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PIANO

Zawinul incited his electric piano to report the jazz weather

Austria, Jazz, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s
PIANO

Billy Strayhorn redefined jazz with a touch of classical

USA, Jazz, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s
Big band

Great Depression cut short the extraordinary dance life of McKinney’s Cotton Pickers

USA, Dance, Jazz, 1920s, 1930s
PIANO

Abdullah Ibrahim created his African music of peace in exile

South Africa, Jazz, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s
Big band

Take 'A' train jazz standard originated from Duke Ellington's letter

USA, Jazz, 1930s, 1940s
SONGWRITER

Ellington's classic song established swing as a jazz form

USA, Jazz, Popular Song, 1930s, 2010s