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Ellington, one of the greatest jazz composers in history, won several awards, among of which include the Medal of Freedom (1969), the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (1966), and the French Legion of Honor (1973). Some sites even say he received the President's Gold Medal (Congressional Gold Medal?) but I have found no records on this. ~ Anamericangunner
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∙ 10y agohe won 12, 9 while he was alive
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∙ 7y agoHe won 12 Grammy awards.
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How many songs did duke ellington write?
He wrote Over 9,000 Songs(9,245 Songs)
What songs was Duke Ellington known for playing or composing?
Duke Ellington composed these songs Take the a train,and it don't mean a thing.
What instrument does Ellington use to set the mood or rhythm of some of his songs such as in Sophisticated Lady?
Duke Ellington uses the piano to set the mood or rhythm of some of his songs.
Who is more famous Duke Ellington or Chuck Berry?
Duke Ellington
What nicknames did Duke Ellington go by?
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.
How many songs did duke ellington write?
He wrote Over 9,000 Songs(9,245 Songs)
What songs was Duke Ellington known for playing or composing?
Duke Ellington composed these songs Take the a train,and it don't mean a thing.
What was Duke Ellington's songs?
love is in the air
What songs resemble Duke Ellington songs?
Those written by Billy Strayhorn.
In Songs in the Key of Life who paid tribute to Duke Ellington with the song Sir Duke?
Stevie Wonder
Can you recommend Duke Ellington books?
There are many but I would recommend:- (1) Duke Ellington and His World by A.H.Lawrence (2) The Duke Ellington Reader edited by Mark Tucker.
What instrument does Ellington use to set the mood or rhythm of some of his songs such as in Sophisticated Lady?
Duke Ellington uses the piano to set the mood or rhythm of some of his songs.
Whose first and middle names were ''edward Kennedy'' at birth?
One of the sister's son
Is Douglas Ellington brothers with Duke Ellington?
No. Douglas Ellington is a grand nephew to Duke 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.
What actors and actresses appeared in Salute to Duke Ellington - 1950?
The cast of Salute to Duke Ellington - 1950 includes: Duke Ellington as himself Duke Ellington Orchestra as Themselves
What is the birth name of Duke Ellington?
Duke Ellington's birth name is Ellington, Edward Kennedy.
