jazz
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Bristol
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. Live music is played every night of the week, admission is free and it hosts an annual Jazz Festival. The pub's name is a reference to the classic American jazz musician
Duke Ellington
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, though the pub has actually held the same (or similar) name since it was built, and most likely previously referred to the
Duke of Cumberland
Duke of Cumberland is a peerage title that was conferred upon junior members of the British Royal Family, named after the historic county of Cumberland.
History
The Earldom of Cumberland, created in 1525, became extinct in 1643. The dukedo ...
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The pub dates from about 1775, an entry appearing in Sketchley's Bristol Directory of that year, for Lewis Jenkins, victualler, Lodging & Board, 'Duke of Cumberland', 44 King Street, and is a grade II
listed building
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.
The pub's heritage lies with
traditional
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Keith Little
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* Keith (singer), American singer James Keefer (born 1949)
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's Hot Six, Cass Caswell's Allstars, The University of Bristol Traditional Jazz Band, and many touring bands from around the world.
The resident blues musician Eddie Martin, who boasts numerous international awards, plays every Sunday night. The Duke also plays host to modern jazz bands including
Andy Hague
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*Horace Andy (born 1951), Jamaican roots reggae songwriter and singer born Horace Hinds
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,
Dave Betts
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The son of Albert Arthur Betts (1927-2011) and Muriel Jean Betts (née Thom ...
The Cut Collective
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Beth Rowley
Beth Ann Rowley is an English singer-songwriter.
Early life
Rowley was born in Peru to British parents who moved back to Bristol, England when Rowley was two years old.
Career Early career
She was influenced by her family's love for many differ ...
began their careers at the venue and still perform there regularly.
In 2009, The Old Duke was named by the
Brecon Jazz Festival
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Created in 1984 by local enthusiasts – musicians, promoters ...