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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!
What kind of instruments did Duke Ellington Play?
He wrote JAZZ Music but is known for Swing/Big Band
Did Duke Ellington have family in his band?
Yes, he had his son, Mercer, in the band with him for a while.
Which big band leader lasted longest?
Duke Ellington.
What has the author Duke Ellington written?
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)'
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.
What actors and actresses appeared in Black and Tan - 1929?
The cast of Black and Tan - 1929 includes: Barney Bigard as Band Member - Clarinet Player Wellman Braud as Band Member - Bass Player Edgar Connor as Piano Mover Duke Ellington as Duke Ellington Duke Ellington Orchestra as Cotton Club Orchestra Hall Johnson as Choir Leader Hall Johnson Choir as Choir Alec Lovejoy as Piano Mover Arthur Whetsol as Trumpet Player
Was duke ellington the leader of the band?
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