Paul Mercer Ellington, the new bandleader of the Duke Ellington Orchestra, tells why the name Duke Ellington is still tops in jazz: "He was very much ahead of his time as a songwriter. He was an original. He also had a lot of help from Billy Strayhorn, who was a fabulous writer."

Paul Mercer Ellington vows to reintroduce the world, especially his generation, to jazz.

Duke Ellington created more than 3,000 musical works, including film scores, musicals, and concert pieces, Today his orchestra continues to play some of his greatest tunes such as "East St. Louis Toodle-O", "Mood Indigo", & "Daybreak Express"

Ellington's "Take the A Train", "Satin Doll", and "Sophisticated Lady" are still acclaimed as jazz classics.

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