Remembering Duke Ellington Today on the 52nd Anniversary of His Passing (May 24, 1974)

May 24, 2026 Albumism Staff

Please join the Albumism team in celebrating Duke Ellington’s musical legacy and revisit audio & video highlights from his career below!

Born: April 29, 1899
Died: May 24, 1974
Biography | Discography

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