Duke Ellington was one of the most influential figures in jazz music. He left an enormous statement in the American consciousness about African-American identity and culture.
For RTÉ Arena, Jimmy Fay, Artistic Director of the Lyric Theatre Belfast, recommends where to begin with Ellington's vast canon of music - listen above.
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