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The Timeless Elegance of Duke Ellington

Step into the world of jazz through these stunning images

This exquisite collection from the Bettmann Archives features iconic images of Duke Ellington, a legendary figure in jazz history. Renowned for his sophisticated compositions and charismatic performances, Ellington transformed the music landscape with his innovative big-band orchestration. Each photograph captures his magnetic stage presence, from lively performances at the Cotton Club to intimate moments with fellow musicians. 

71 Items

Portrait of Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington at the Piano

Duke Ellington Rehearsing His Band

Duke Ellington And Count Basie

Duke Ellington with his Trophies

Duke Ellington Writing on Music Scores

Saxophonist Holding Saxophone

Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington in Radio Station with Records

Duke Ellington Seated at the Piano

Duke Ellington Playing Piano

Duke Ellington And Band Named Nuf Said

Duke Ellington on White House Steps

Duke Ellington With His Band

Duke Ellington and Ivy Anderson

Duke Ellington and His Band

Duke Ellington's Head on Illustrated Prop

Jazz Musician Duke Ellington Carrying Horns and Drum

Duke Ellington at the Piano

American Jazz Notables

Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington Posing

Jazz Great Duke Ellington

Ring Champ Joe Louis Playing for Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington and Orchestra in Reveille with Beverly

Duke Ellington and Band

Duke Ellington And Band

Duke Ellington at Piano

Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington Instructing Musician

Duke Ellington Playing Piano

Duke Ellington Surrounded by Fans

Harry Truman Reviewing Music Score with Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington and Actress on Music Set

Duke Ellington Playing Piano

Duke Ellington and Marianne Lutz-Pastre Performing

Duke Ellington with Clasped Hands

Louis Armstrong with Rene Urtregger and Duke Ellington

Portrait of Duke Ellington

Portrait of Duke Ellington

Portrait of Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington and Others Performing

Large Crowd at Duke Ellington Concert

Lena Horne and Duke Ellington Performing Sacred Jazz Compositions on Stage

Duke Ellington Conducting His Orchestra

Duke Ellington Holding His Award

Duke Ellington and Marian Anderson

Duke Ellington at Piano

Portrait of Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington at Microphone

Duke Ellington At Cathedral Of St John The Divine

Alice Babs And Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington At Cathedral Of St John The Divine

Duke Ellington Conducting Orchestra at Cathedral

Duke Ellington and His Group

Duke Ellington and His Group

Duke Ellington at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine

Duke Ellington and His Group

Duke Ellington Concert in Cathedral

Richard Nixon Standing by Piano

President Nixon Presenting Medal to Duke Ellington

Musical Salute to Duke Ellington

Musical Salute to Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington Playing Piano

Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald at Piano

Duke Ellington Holding Large Bouquet at Music Award Ceremonies

Duke Ellington Receiving an Honorary Degree

Duke Ellington Seated at Piano

Duke Ellington's Mourners

Mickey Rooney at Piano with Duke Ellington

President Nixon Plays Piano


This visual journey not only celebrates his artistic genius but also reflects the vibrant culture of jazz during his era,

inviting fans and newcomers alike to appreciate the legacy of a true musical pioneer.

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