Answer: ELLINGTON

AnswerCrossword Clue
ELLINGTONSurname on the Washington, D.C. quarter
ELLINGTONDuke born April, 1899
ELLINGTONPopular band leader.
ELLINGTONThe Duke.
ELLINGTONNo telling: Anag.
ELLINGTONDuke
ELLINGTONDuke of jazz
ELLINGTON"Mood Indigo" co-composer
ELLINGTONThe Duke of jazz
ELLINGTON"Prelude to a Kiss" composer