 Mercer Ellington in concert at the University of Rochester 1975 Image by Tom Marcello Webster, NY, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY-SA 2.0 |
Mercer EllingtonMercer Ellington Mercer Ellington American musician, composer, and arranger (1919–1996) 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] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Mercer Ellington Ellington in concert at the University of Rochester, 1975, photo by Tom Marcello Background information Born Mercer Kennedy Ellington (1919-03-11)March 11, 1919 Washington, D.C., U.S. Died February 8, 1996(1996-02-08) (aged 76)[1] Copenhagen, Denmark Genres Jazz swing big band Occupations Musician composer arranger Instrument Trumpet Years active 1939–1996 Close Biography Early life and education Ellington was born in Washington, D.C., United States.[3] He was the only child of the composer,… (Source: Wikipedia)
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