Duke Ellington is considered by many to be one of America's most brilliant jazz composers and bandleaders of the twentieth century. Ellington's classics include "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," "Mood Indigo," and "I Let a Song Get Out of My Head." And he was a Freemason.
Brother Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington became a Mason in Social Lodge No. 1, Washington, D. C., PHA in 1932. He was also a 32° Scottish Rite Mason, and a member of the Shrine.
And this is one of his best--"Satin Doll." Enjoy.
And this is one of his best--"Satin Doll." Enjoy.
~TEC