On This Day in Jazz History

April 29, 1899: Composer/pianist Duke Ellington born in Washington, D.C.

Added: 2008-04-29

More facts on this day:

1899
Composer/pianist Duke Ellington born in Washington, D.C.

1922
Harmonica player and guitarist Toots Thielemans born in Brussels, Belgium.

1940
Tenor saxophonist George Adams born in Covington, GA.

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