Duke ellington was famous for playing what instrument?

Answer 1

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."

Answer 2

Duke Ellington was a popular American jazz musician, a composer, a radio star, and the leader of his own orchestra. He was able to play a number of styles of jazz, and made jazz accessible to a wider audience.

Answer 3

He played the piano

Answer 4

Big Band Jazz

Answer 5

Big band jazz