Duke Ellington Quiz

What was Duke Ellington's birth name?

• William Davis

• John Smith

• Edward Kennedy Ellington

• Michael Johnson

Where was Duke Ellington born?

• Los Angeles

• Washington DC

• Chicago

• New York

What did Duke Ellington's father do to supplement his income?

• Doctor

• Butler at the White House

• Musician

• Painter

What was Duke Ellington's nickname and why was he called that?

• King - Due to his leadership skills

• Duke - Due to his sophisticated style

• Duke - Due to his great athleticism

• Prince - Due to his royal lineage

What was Duke Ellington's first musical composition?

• Trumpet Concerto

• Jazz Symphony

• Piano Sonata

• Soda Fountain Rag

What was the name of Duke Ellington's band?

• The Washingtonians

• The Angelinos

• The New Yorkers

• The Chicagoans

Where was Duke Ellington offered a gig at the hottest jazz spot in Harlem?

• Birdland

• Teatro Apollo

• The Blue Note

• The Cotton Club

What year was Duke Ellington invited to perform at Carnegie Hall?

• 1920

• 1930

• 1943

• 1955

What did President Nixon present to Duke Ellington to honor his lifetime achievement?

• Presidential Medal of Honor

• Presidential Medal of Freedom

• Presidential Medal of Excellence

• Presidential Medal of Valor