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Mercer Kennedy Ellington [2] (March 11, 1919 – February 8, 1996) was an American musician, composer, and arranger. His father was Duke Ellington, whose band Mercer led for 20 years after his father's death. [3] Biography. Early life and education. Ellington was born in Washington, D.C., United States. [3] .
Feb 10, 1996 · COPENHAGEN -- Mercer Ellington, 76, who led the Duke Ellington Orchestra as arranger, composer and conductor after his father's death, died Feb. 8 at a hospital here after having three heart...
Apr 22, 2011 · On this episode of Piano Jazz, recorded in 1994, Mercer Ellington joins host Marian McPartland to discuss working for his famous father, composing and Billy Strayhorn, and to play a piano duet...
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Feb 9, 1996 · We remember band leader and composer MERCER ELLINGTON, the son of Duke Ellington. He perpetuated the big band tradition his father made famous as head of the Duke Ellington Band. When he was a...
Feb 8, 1996 · Mercer Ellington was the son of jazz legend Duke Ellington and a trumpeter, composer, and bandleader in his own right. Learn about his life, career, and achievements on AllMusic, a comprehensive online music database and guide.
Feb 10, 1996 · Mercer Ellington, a bandleader who spent much of his career maintaining the musical legacy of his father, Duke Ellington, died on Thursday in Gentofte Hospital in Copenhagen. He was 76. The...
Mercer Ellington was a trumpet player and bandleader who carried on his father's legacy of jazz music. Learn about his life, compositions, collaborations and awards on this web page.
