Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington lives in the middle ground — 14 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 7 quiet anchors and 1 song where they let go completely.
Across the 22 Duke Ellington songs we've measured, intensity averages 38/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Prelude to a Kiss (the calmest here, 17) to Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue (the most charged, 78), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1927–1999.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Duke Ellington
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Duke Ellington song?
Of the 22 Duke Ellington songs we've measured, “Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue” scores highest at 78/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Duke Ellington song?
“Prelude to a Kiss” measures gentlest at 17/100. It runs 75 BPM. The songs here span 17–78 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Duke Ellington overall?
Duke Ellington averages 38/100 intensity across 22 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Duke Ellington?
The Duke Ellington songs we've measured average about 115 BPM — upbeat.
Which Duke Ellington songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Prelude to a Kiss”, “In a Sentimental Mood”, “Solitude”, “Don't Get Around Much Anymore”.
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