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Was Duke Ellington a part of the big band era?
Yes, he was a jazz musician and composer. Duke Ellington was the bandleader and pianist in his jazz orchestra. He also composed and co-composed over 3,000 songs over the course of his life, an impressive feat for any composer.
What are more facts about Duke Ellington?
This question in its current form is not answerable. There are thousands of "facts" about Duke and his life.
How many wifes did duke ellington have?
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.
What was life like Duke Ellington?
life was terrible but he got threw it with all of his hard work
When did Duke Ellington's wife Enda die?
Duke Ellington's wife, Edna Ellington, passed away on July 15, 1935. Their marriage lasted for over two decades, and Edna was a significant influence on Ellington's life and career. Her death deeply affected him, both personally and professionally.
Was Duke Ellington's rise to fame before or after death?
Duke Ellington was recognized as a phenomenal musician in his life time. He was awarded with the Medal of Freedom in 1970 by President Nixon among his many other awards and achievements.
Was Duke Ellington's artwork accepted?
yes but mostly by black people but near the end of his life white people liked his music too
Who was the main characters in ellington was not a street?
The main character in "Ellington Was Not a Street" is the narrator, a young girl reflecting on her childhood memories and the influential figures in her life, such as Duke Ellington, Paul Robeson, and Langston Hughes. The poem by Ntozake Shange celebrates African American culture and history through the perspective of the narrator.
Who recorded the song 'Take the A train'?
Duke Ellington played it, but the interesting part is that Duke had a writing partner whose name I can't for the life of me remember, who wrote the song as he was reading the directions that Duke gave him about how to get to Duke's apartment...on the A-train route in NY. William Thomas (Billy) Strayhorn used the directions to Mr. Ellington's home as the lyrics writing an original compostion. The result was "Take the A Train".
Is rydel lynch and ellington ratliff dating in real life?
No. Ellington is dating someone else.
What has the author James Ellington McGee written?
James Ellington McGee has written: 'Jesus, the world teacher' -- subject(s): Christian life
Michael Jackson's 2 favorite songs of his own?
Michael was particularly fond of 'She's out of my life' and 'The Earth Song'. [Source: David Gest (DJ and personal friend), in Jackson tribute]
