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Yes, he had his son, Mercer, in the band with him for a while.
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Did Duke Ellington play the trumpet?
Duke Ellington was a Big Band orchestra leader and composer. His instrument was the piano.
Was Duke Ellington the first person to sing jazz music?
Duke Ellington played the piano and was a band leader. He did NOT sing!
What kind of instruments did Duke Ellington Play?
He wrote JAZZ Music but is known for Swing/Big Band
Who is April ellington?
one very special lady. And Duke Ellington's daughter from his second family.
Did duke ellington have a wife and kids?
Yes he was. Duke Ellington's wife's name was Autumn Ellington.
What is Duke Ellington's daughter's name?
Mercedes Ellington. Mercedes Ellington is Duke Ellingtons grand daughter ! Not his daughter.Mercer is her father. Duke Ellington's daughter's name is April Ellington,from Duke's second family.
After Duke Ellington died what became of his band?
afeter duke ellington died his band joinned the band of the rocking roll but then the concert was not good enough so they died
Did Duke Ellington play the trumpet?
Duke Ellington was a Big Band orchestra leader and composer. His instrument was the piano.
Who took over the band after Duke Ellington died?
His son, Mercer Ellington.
Was Duke Ellington the first person to sing jazz music?
Duke Ellington played the piano and was a band leader. He did NOT sing!
Was Duke Ellington's family poor?
No.
What kind of instruments did Duke Ellington Play?
He wrote JAZZ Music but is known for Swing/Big Band
Which big band leader lasted longest?
Duke Ellington.
What has the author Duke Ellington written?
Duke Ellington was a renowned composer, pianist, and big-band leader in the jazz genre, but he was not known for writing books or other written works. Ellington was primarily focused on creating and performing music throughout his career.
Does the Duke Ellington orchestra still perform?
Yes, there is a Duke Ellington memorial band that still performs. And The Smithsonian Jazz Orchestra also performs mainly Ellington music.
What is duke ellington favourite song?
Could be; TAKE THE A TRAIN. Johnny Mercer and Billy Strayhorn wrote it for Duke, and it saved the band from bankruptcy and revitalized the future of the Ellington big band.
Was duke ellington the leader of the band?
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