Edward (Duke) Ellington

	Interesting Facts:  Born: April 29,1899 Washington D.C. Died: May 24,1974 Washington D.C.   He was famous for playing piano.

BIO-POEM

Duke

Friendly, unique , smart , famous

James, Edna

Piano, jazz, baseball

Grateful, worried, blessed

Music critics, cruelty, stage fright,

Music appreciation, racial equality, peace

District of Columbia

Ellington

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