He was an African-American professional jazz musician popular in the 1920s. He played piano, composed many songs and had his own band that became very, very well-known. I'm pretty sure it was called The Duke Ellington Orchestra or something similar to that.
Ruth Ellington Boatwright, sister of Duke Ellington, was 88 years old when she died in 2004.
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The cast of The Barbara McNair and Duke Ellington Special - 1968 includes: Duke Ellington as Himself - Pianist Barbara McNair as Herself - Singer
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They were jazz musicians.
Duke Ellington died on May 24, 1974 at the age of 75.
Ruth Ellington Boatwright, sister of Duke Ellington, was 88 years old when she died in 2004.
One of the sister's son
No. Douglas Ellington is a grand nephew to Duke Ellington.
Ellington only played baseball as a child.
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.
The cast of Salute to Duke Ellington - 1950 includes: Duke Ellington as himself Duke Ellington Orchestra as Themselves
Duke Ellington's birth name is Ellington, Edward Kennedy.
Duke Ellington did not go to college.
Duke Ellington was a pianist and a jazz composer
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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)'