Inspired by ragtime performers, he began to perform professionally at age 17. (See more in Britannica online.)
Duke Ellington has written: 'Symphonies Nos. 3 & 4' 'Duke Ellington the 100th Anniversary' 'Duke Ellington' 'The Great of Duke Ellington' 'Duke Ellington - Piano' 'Duke Ellington for Jazz Guitar (Jazz Play-Along)' 'DUKE ELLINGTON STANDARDS (PIANO PLAY-ALONG V38) BKCD (Piano Play-Along)' 'Music of Duke Ellington' 'Music is my mistress' -- subject(s): Biography, Correspondence, reminiscences, Jazz musicians, Correspondance, Musiciens 'The very best of Duke Ellington' -- subject(s): Big band music, Jazz 'DUKE ELLINGTON CLASSICS (PIANO PLAY-ALONG V39) BKCD (Piano Play-Along)' 'Sophisticated Ladies' 'Duke Ellington - Alto Sax' 'Duke Ellington - Jazz Piano' 'Duke Ellington - Trombone' 'Duke Ellington - Drums' 'Jump for joy (A Jazz Hour With Series)'
Duke Ellington was a pianist and a jazz composer
Duke Ellington's Jazz Violin Session was created in 1976.
Jazz Music
he played in rock jazz
duke Ellington
Duke Ellington played the piano and was a band leader. He did NOT sing!
He wrote JAZZ Music but is known for Swing/Big Band
Duke Ellington was a famous African American jazz musician. Duke Elligton lead a Jazz band & played the piano.
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Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington, the renowned jazz composer and musician, was known by several nicknames throughout his career. Some of the most common nicknames associated with him include "Duke" and "The Duke." These monikers were often used as a sign of respect and admiration for his talent and leadership in the world of jazz music.