Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington

​One of the Greatest Jazz Composers and Band Leaders in music history.

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One of the Greatest American Composers. ​

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Duke Ellington

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Duke Ellington

• Born Edward Kennedy Ellington on April 26, 1899

• Born in Washington DC (our nations capital)

• Started playing piano when he was seven

• Given the nickname "Duke" by his friends

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What city was Duke Ellington born in?

• Washington DC

• Paris

• Vienna

• New York

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When did he start playing piano?

• 10

• 20

• 7

• He played trumpet

The move to NYC

• Started as a small group of 6 eventually had over 15 musicians.

• Ellington and his band played at the Cotton Club.

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Which city did Duke Ellington move too?

• Kansas City

• Oklahoma City

• Jefferson City

• New York City

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Which famous club did Duke Ellington and his band play in?

• The Fabric Club

• The Polyester Club

• The Cotton Club

• The Denim Club

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Did Duke Ellington compose music?

• Yes

• No

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Duke Ellington composed music to showcase the talents of his musicians?

• Yes

• No

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If you had to pick a color, taste, sound, touch, or feeling for this song what would it be? If you drew a picture what did you draw?

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Duke Ellington has many Grammy Awards?

• True

• False

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Lady Gaga has performed Duke Ellington songs?

• No

• Yes

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If you had to use one word to describe Ellington or his music what would it be?

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