Ellington's son, Mercer, lived from 11 March 1919 - 8 February 1996. He was 76 years old when he died.
Yes, he had his son, Mercer, in the band with him for a while.
He moved to New York when he wanted to visit his son. :-D
Duke Ellington was married once to Edna Thompson in 1918, but they separated in 1934. Although they had a son together, Ellington never remarried. Throughout his life, he had several relationships with women, but he did not have multiple wives.
Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington's parents were Daisy Kennedy Ellington and James Edward Ellington.
Mercer Ellington.
One of the sister's son
His son, Mercer Ellington.
Duke Ellington died on May 24, 1974 at the age of 75.
Ruth Ellington Boatwright, sister of Duke Ellington, was 88 years old when she died in 2004.
Yes, he had his son, Mercer, in the band with him for a while.
No. Douglas Ellington is a grand nephew to Duke Ellington.
Ellington only played baseball as a child.
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.
Duke Ellington had one son, Mercer Ellington, who was also a musician and bandleader, and two adopted daughters, Edna and Ruth Ellington. Mercer played a significant role in continuing his father's legacy through music, performing and directing the Duke Ellington Orchestra after Duke's death in 1974. Edna and Ruth were less involved in the music scene but remained connected to their father's legacy.
The cast of Salute to Duke Ellington - 1950 includes: Duke Ellington as himself Duke Ellington Orchestra as Themselves
He moved to New York when he wanted to visit his son. :-D