Louis Moreau Gottschalk (May 8, 1829 – December 18, 1869) was an American composer and pianist, best known as a virtuoso performer of his own romantic piano works.[1] He spent most of his working career outside of the United States.

Philip Morris Glass[1] (born January 31, 1937[2]) is an American composer. He is one of the most influential music makers of the late 20th century.[3][4][5] His music is also often controversially described as minimal music, along with the work of the oth

Notable work(s) Angelina Baker, Beautiful Dreamer, Camptown Races, Gentle Annie, The Glendy Burk, Hard Times Come Again No More, Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair, My Old Kentucky Home, Oh! Susanna, Old Black Joe, Old Folks at Home.

Edward Kennedy Duke Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974)[1] was an American composer, pianist, and jazz-orchestra leader. His career spanned over more than 50 years Ellington led his orchestra from 1923 until his death.