Duke Ellington: A Jazz Legend

What was Duke Ellington's birth name?

• James Edward Ellington

• John William Ellington

• Edward Kennedy Ellington

• Charles Duke Ellington

Why did Duke Ellington move to Harlem?

• To join a famous orchestra

• To be part of the Harlem Renaissance

• To start a new business

• To study at a music conservatory

What was significant about Ellington's performances at the Cotton Club?

• They featured only classical music

• They included a weekly radio broadcast

• They were exclusively for African American audiences

• They were free to the public

Which of the following is a famous composition by Duke Ellington?

• Rhapsody in Blue

• Blue Rondo à la Turk

• Take the 'A' Train

• It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)

How many Grammy Awards did Duke Ellington win during his career?

• Twelve

• Eight

• Five

• Twenty