Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington was an American composer during the Harlem Renaissance. He is considered one of the most influential figures in jazz. One of Ellington's most famous pieces is the song "It Don't Mean a Thing (If You Ain't Got That Swing)". The song is very happy and upbeat. This resembles the feeling many African Americans had at the time. They were experiencing new freedom and experiences that created much joy. This song also expresses a common feeling among Harlem Renaissance musicians. The song expresses that musicians have to have a passion for their music and give everything they have into their music. Many musicians during this time period agreed with this.
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