Duke Ellington
1899 – 1974 American Composer, bandleader
Jazz great and a Prince Hall Mason.
- Religion
- Christian
- Affiliations
- Documented Prince Hall Freemason.
Ellington was a member of Social Lodge No. 1 in Washington, D.C., part of Prince Hall Freemasonry. His membership in the African American masonic tradition is documented. He remained proud of the affiliation through his life.