Duke Ellington in Wisconsin

Today is the anniversary of the death of musical legend Duke Ellington. The most prolific composer of the 20^thcentury, Ellington was a musical innovator throughout his life.

Commentator Dean Robbins tells us about a piece Ellington wrote just for us.

Dean Robbins

Dean Robbins is a children’s author based in Madison. He has won state and national awards for arts, features and news stories, and has contributed to magazines and newspapers around the country.