Biography and music clips
Check out the links on the left, especially fast facts, quotes, and the photo gallery. To listen to music clips, go to Community, then Multimedia.
Explore the links on this page to see Ellington's connections with other notable people of the Harlem Renaissance. Watch a video clip of Ellington performing.
Play a game or take Duke's Music Class.
Includes songs, audio from the film, and a program from National Public Radio about Ellington's life and career. Also check out the section on the Cotton Club, the night club in Harlem where Ellington rose to fame.