Duke Ellington

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he expanded music and culture, and helped create more equality by proving that African American's do have the ability to create good music, art, and culture. He introduced amazing jazz music to society, and influenced others to keep the tradition of big band jazz going on. (he was credited with being the founder of big band jazz)

Duke Ellington's name is spelled "D-u-k-e E-l-l-i-n-g-t-o-n." He was a renowned American composer, pianist, and bandleader in jazz music. His contributions significantly shaped the genre throughout the 20th century.

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."

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He was an englishman and accidental inventor of the water balloon.

Gertrude Stein with the Women's Christian Temperance Union.

The publishing rights to Duke Ellington's song "In a Sentimental Mood" are typically held by music publishing companies that manage his catalog. The song was co-written by Ellington and lyricist Manny Kurtz, and various rights may be held by different entities over time, including the Duke Ellington estate and music publishers. If you need the most current information on specific ownership, it may be best to consult a music rights organization or database.

Ellington was one of the first to write and play (and conduct) jazz music of the swing type that was popular to all, not just with jazz enthusiasts. Also some of the Duke's songs are still very popular and very recognizable, today.

One of the hardest challenges Duke Ellington faced was overcoming racial discrimination in the music industry during the early to mid-20th century. Despite his immense talent and success, he often encountered barriers that limited opportunities for Black musicians. Additionally, maintaining a stable and cohesive band while navigating the pressures of the music business was another significant challenge. Nevertheless, Ellington's resilience and innovative spirit helped him to become one of the most celebrated figures in jazz history.

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At first his interest was baseball. He really loved baseball with all his heart. Then his mother saw him get hit accidentially with a bat so she took that away from him. Then he started to listen to people playing the piano so he started to play and found a love for it. At first his interest was baseball. He really loved baseball with all his heart. Then his mother saw him get hit accidentially with a bat so she took that away from him. Then he started to listen to people playing the piano so he started to play and found a love for it. At first he had a interest in baseball. He used to play baseball all the time and he was even on a team. But then his mother saw him get hit accidentially in the head wiht the bat so she kind of took it from him. So then he started listening to his mother and father and other people play the piano and other intruments so he started to have a love for music and started to play the piano.

Duke Ellington uses the piano to set the mood or rhythm of some of his songs.

It would very much depend upon how many of the band had also signed the program. If it was just Duke's signature, possible $100 on a good day.

Duke Ellington

The ability to create new, innovative and seminal jazz music and the ability to work with the orchestra to take jazz into the mainstream.

The address of the Ellington Historical Society Inc is: Po Box 73, Ellington, CT 06029-0073

Daisy Kennedy Ellington.