Edward Kennedy Ellington
The Duke

The Duke? Some people say Edward Kennedy Ellington was the King. I mean, c'mon, if the King could be the King, then the Duke must be a King, too.

Oh, well, when you get down to it, being the Duke is infinitely honorific more than being a Ding - particularly when you consider some of the kings we've had to deal with.

So for a bit about the Duke - yes, the Duke - and his kingly life and times, just click here.