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Ellington was born in Washington, D.C., taking piano lessons as a child. By the time he was a teenager he was playing at many local functions and venues. According to Mark Tucker's "Ellington, The Early Years," he was playing with professionals by 1917. That would be in and around Washington.
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Whose first and middle names were ''edward Kennedy'' at birth?
One of the sister's son
Did duke ellington perform at the Apollo theatre?
Yes
What was the first name of duke Ellington?
His full name was Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington.
Who first and middle names at birth were Edward Kennedy?
Duke Ellington
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.
The person who was given first and middle names at birth were edward kennedy'?
Duke Ellington
Was Duke Ellington the first musician?
No.
This person given first and middle names at birth were edward Kennedy?
it is duke ellington!!!!!! NOT ralph bunche!!!!!!!!!!! look who duke ellington is. it will show up as Edward Kennedy "Duke" 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!
Is Douglas Ellington brothers with Duke Ellington?
No. Douglas Ellington is a grand nephew to Duke Ellington.
Did duke ellington have a wife and kids?
Yes he was. Duke Ellington's wife's name was Autumn Ellington.
What is Duke Ellington's daughter's name?
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.
