His music was billed as orchestral jazz and swing.
Duke Ellington's birth name is Ellington, Edward Kennedy.
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.
His full name was Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington.
Duke Ellington's name at birth was "Edward Kennedy Ellington"
Duke Ellington married Edna Thompson July 2, 1918.
Reminiscing in Tempo.
Daisy Kennedy Ellington.
Duke Ellington's real name was Edward Kennedy Ellington, so Duke was his nickname, given to him at around age 15 because he had gentlemen like qualities.
Duke Ellington's parents were Daisy Kennedy Ellington and James Edward Ellington.
Another name that they called Edward Ellington was "Duke" Ellington. Duke Ellington musician who thrived in composing music. He was also known for his piano playing skills.
One of the sister's son
Edward Kennedy Ellington was given the name "Duke" when his high school friends told him he was mature and intellegent.