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Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington

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In the 1920's Duke Ellington’s orchestra would go to Roseland Ballroom in New York City to catch Armstrong’s performances.

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  1. Louis Armstrong Creative: colleague Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington

  • b. 1899
  • d. 1974

Duke Ellington was recognized during his life as one of the most influential figures in jazz, if not in all American music.

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Louis Armstrong

  • b. Aug 4, 1901, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
  • d. Jul 6, 1971, New York, New York, USA

The trumpeter and singer is widely credited with starting modern jazz.

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