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Duke Ellington died on May 24, 1974 and was interred in the Woodlawn Cemetery, The Bronx, New York. A large memorial to Duke Ellington created by sculptor Robert Graham was dedicated in 1997 in New York's Central Park near Fifth Avenue and 110th Street, an intersection named Duke Ellington Circle.
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A pioneer, an innovator and an inspiration to generations, Duke Ellington personified elegance and sophistication. More importantly, he was a workaholic creative genius who never stopped exploring new dimensions of his musical world.
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The orchestra reached a peak of popularity and musicality around 1940, partly because of Duke’s compositions and partly because of the musicians involved. With Ben Webster and bassist Jimmy Blanton joining them, the crew was unique. Another new member was Billy Strayhorn, who played the piano and wrote many compositions and arrangements.
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