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Duke Ellington was born in Washington D.C. on April 29, 1899 and stayed there until he moved with his band to NYC.
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∙ 16y agoAmerican to the core.
His given name was Edward Kennedy Ellington. "Duke" was a nickname he received because of his courtly bearing and handsome appearance, and it stuck.
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∙ 12y agoYes stupid! Why would he be a HUGE role in African American music and history if he was not?
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∙ 7y agoDuke Ellington was male.
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Is Duke Ellington black or white?
He was an African-American.
Who is duke elligton?
Duke Ellington was a famous African American jazz musician. Duke Elligton lead a Jazz band & played the piano.
What African Americans first and middle name were edward Kennedy?
Duke Ellington
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.
Is Duke Ellington black or white?
He was an African-American.
Who is duke elligton?
Duke Ellington was a famous African American jazz musician. Duke Elligton lead a Jazz band & played the piano.
What African American given first and middle name at birth was Edward Kennedy?
duke ellington
Who were prominant African American jazz performers during the Harlem renaissance?
James Weldon Johnson Duke Ellington Louis Armstrong
Was Duke Ellington an African- American?
Yes, though with some mixed blood through his father's line.
What are the release dates for On the Road with Duke Ellington - 1974?
On the Road with Duke Ellington - 1974 was released on: USA: 11 February 2001 (Pan African Film Festival)
Whose first and middle names were ''edward Kennedy'' at birth?
One of the sister's son
What African Americans first and middle name were edward Kennedy?
Duke Ellington
Is Douglas Ellington brothers with Duke Ellington?
No. Douglas Ellington is a grand nephew to Duke Ellington.
What are the release dates for American Masters - 1985 A Duke Named Ellington - 3.2?
American Masters - 1985 A Duke Named Ellington - 3.2 was released on: USA: 18 July 1988
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
