"Ellington is a writer and arranger, as well as a musician and leader. He does movie sound tracks"
- Norman Granz
About this Quote
This quote by Norman Granz speaks to the enormous talent of Duke Ellington. Ellington was a multi-faceted artist, excelling in many different areas of music. He was a writer and arranger, in addition to an artist and leader. His ability to compose and arrange music was so outstanding that he was even asked to make up soundtracks for movies. This quote speaks with Ellington's tremendous skill and his capability to excel in various locations of music. It likewise talks to the respect that Ellington had actually made from his peers, as Norman Granz was a popular jazz promoter and producer. This quote is a testament to Ellington's immense talent and his ability to excel in various areas of music.
This quote is written / told by Norman Granz between August 6, 1918 and November 22, 2001. He/she was a famous Musician from USA.
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