I will compare the life and music of Duke Ellington also known as the Ambassador of Jazz, I will explain and illustrate the impact his music had on people from all cultures during his time of performing in the 1900’s.

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Crease, Stephanie Stein. Duke Ellington: his life  in jazz with 21 activites. Chicago: Chicago Review Press, 2009, 2009.

Frankl, Ron. Duke Ellington. New York: Chelsea  House, 1988, 1988.

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