Edward Kennedy Ellington Collection

Portrait of Duke Ellington, Barney Bigard, Ben... Howard Theater(?), Washington, D.C. 1938
Portrait of Duke Ellington, Barney Bigard, Ben Webster, Otto Toby Hardwick(e), Junior Raglin, and Fred Guy(?), Howard Theater(?), Washington, D.C. 1938

Portrait of Duke Ellington and Junior Raglin, Howard Theater(?), Washington, D.C. 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Duke Ellington and Junior Raglin, Howard Theater(?), Washington, D.C. 1938

Portrait of Duke Ellington, 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Duke Ellington, 1938

Portrait of Duke Ellington, Junior Raglin, Juan Tizol...Howard Theater(?), Washington, D.C. 1938
Portrait of Duke Ellington, Junior Raglin, Juan Tizol, Barney Bigard, Ben Webster, Harry Carney, Rex William Stewart, and Sonny Greer, Howard Theater(?), Washington, D.C. 1938

Portrait of Duke Ellington and William P. Gottlieb, WINX, Washington, D.C. c1940. Creator: Delia Potofsky Gottlieb
Portrait of Duke Ellington and William P. Gottlieb, WINX, Washington, D.C. ca. 1940

Portrait of Duke Ellington, Washington, D.C.(?), 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Duke Ellington, Washington, D.C.(?), 1938

Portrait of Duke Ellington, Zanzibar, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Duke Ellington, Zanzibar, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Duke Ellington, Zanzibar, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Duke Ellington, Zanzibar, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Portrait of Duke Ellington, Junior Raglin, Tricky... Howard Theater(?), Washington, D.C. 1938
Portrait of Duke Ellington, Junior Raglin, Tricky Sam Nanton(?), Juan Tizol, Barney Bigard, Ben Webster, Otto Toby Hardwick(e), Harry Carney, Rex William Stewart, and Sonny Greer, Howard Theater()

Portrait of Ahmet M. Ertegun, Nesuhi Ertegun, Duke Ellington, William P. Gottlieb, and Dave Stewart, William P. Gottlieb's home, Maryland, 1941

Portrait of Duke Ellington, Howard Theater(?), Washington, D.C. ca. June 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Duke Ellington, Howard Theater(?), Washington, D.C. ca. June 1946

Portrait of Duke Ellington, Washington, D.C. between 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Duke Ellington, Washington, D.C. 1938

Portrait of Duke Ellington, Howard Theater(?), Washington, D.C. ca. June 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Duke Ellington, Howard Theater(?), Washington, D.C. ca. June 1946

Portrait of Django Reinhardt and Duke Ellington, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Django Reinhardt and Duke Ellington, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Django Reinhardt and Duke Ellington, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Django Reinhardt and Duke Ellington, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Duke Ellington, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Duke Ellington, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Duke Ellington, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Duke Ellington, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Duke Ellington, Cat Anderson, and Sidney De Paris(?), Aquarium, New York, N.Y. 1946
Portrait of Duke Ellington, Cat Anderson, and Sidney De Paris(?), Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Junior Raglin, Lawrence Brown, Johnny Hodges, Duke Ellington...Aquarium, N.Y. 1946
Portrait of Junior Raglin, Lawrence Brown, Johnny Hodges, Duke Ellington, Ray Nance, Sonny Greer, Fred Guy, and Harry Carney, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Duke Ellington, orchestra leader, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Duke Ellington, orchestra leader

Colorful ties belonging to Duke Ellington, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Colorful ties belonging to Duke Ellington

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Edward Kennedy Ellington, also known as Duke Ellington, was a legendary American composer, pianist, and bandleader who revolutionized the world of jazz music. Born in 1899 in Washington D.C., Ellington's career spanned over five decades and he is considered one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time. Ellington's innovative style combined elements of blues, classical music, and swing to create a sound that was uniquely his own. His compositions such as "Mood Indigo," "Take the 'A' Train," and "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" are still beloved classics today. As a bandleader, Ellington led one of the most successful jazz orchestras in history, known for its impeccable musicianship and groundbreaking arrangements. He collaborated with some of the biggest names in music including Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, and John Coltrane. Beyond his musical talents, Ellington was also a civil rights activist who used his platform to advocate for racial equality. He received numerous awards throughout his career including multiple Grammy Awards and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Duke Ellington's legacy continues to inspire generations of musicians and fans alike. His impact on jazz music is immeasurable and his influence can still be felt today.