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What instrument did Duke Ellington play most often?
Duke Ellington most often played the piano.
Which jazz musician is regarded as the most innovative?
Duke Ellington
What did Duke Ellington do when was in his childhood?
He played piano most of his child hood
Where did Duke Ellington do most of his work?
New York City, New York
Duke ellington was famous for playing what instrument?
Duke Ellington was famous because he was a famous jazz musician. He's one of the most best known of all jazz composers and band leaders. Ellington produced more than 1,500 musical works in his lifetime. In 1969, he was awarded the "Presidential Medal of Freedom."
Is Duke Ellington popular?
Yes. he was one of the most famous jazz artists of his time, along with armstrong.
How was Duke Ellington different from most jazz artists who preceded him?
He could play 2 instruments and was a bandleader
Why was Duke Ellington the most important composer in the history of Jazz?
Duke Ellington is considered the most important composer in the history of jazz because he wrote over 1000 original compositions encompassing a wide range of genres such as blues, gospel, film scores, popular and classical.
What is Duke Ellington most famous song?
"It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing"
What kind of education did Duke Ellington have?
duke droped out of school in third grade to help his mother take care of his for brothers
Who would you class as some of the most influential male American music producers in the 1990s?
Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, and Charlie Parker
What are some of the most popular jazz albums?
The album Kind of Blue by Miles Davis tops the charts at number one. John Coltrane's 'A Love Supreme' is also very popular. There are also popular live versions such as Ellington at Newport by Duke Ellington.
