In his later years, he turned down a Pulitzer and recorded Francis A. and Edward K. with Frank Sinatra.
In his later years, he turned down a Pulitzer and recorded Francis A. and Edward K. with Frank Sinatra. He created the Far East Suite which impacted the Asian American Jazz Movement. He spent his early career playing with the Washingtonians, recording hits like "Black Tan and Fantasy" and "Creole Love Call." In the 1930s, he became famous once his manager booked his band The Cotton Club, whose radio broadcasts provided him with national popularity. FTP, name this American jazz pianist famous for major hits like "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" and "Take The "A" Train."
In his later years, he turned down a Pulitzer and recorded Francis A. and Edward K. with Frank Sinatra.
Duke {Ellington}