Why did Duke Ellington choose the name Duke?

Answer 1

He didn't. From when he was very young, his mother enforced good manners in him, surrounding him with dignified women to teach him to live elegantly and speak eloquently. His gracefulness and causal behavior, combined with dashing attire gave his friends the impression that he could be a young nobleman. His friends began calling him "Duke."

Answer 2

Duke Ellington became famous by performing at clubs with his band "Washingtonians" like the Cotton Club in New York. They broadcasted him on the radio making him famous because of his unique sounds

Answer 3

He was a great jazz pianist, composed many songs, and had his own band. I'm pretty sure it was called The Duke Ellington Jazz Orchestra or something such as that.

Answer 4

he got the nickname because a friend at school gave it to him

Answer 5

He received it from a friend during his school years.

Answer 6

Duke was his nickname. His full name was Edward Kennedy Ellington.

Answer 7

because of his manners

Answer 8

Jazz Music

Answer 9

i dont now

Answer 10

cause it matches his name