Edward Kennedy Ellington was born in Washington D.C. on April 29, 1899.
Has name became known as Duke Ellington because he made
his first band and called it The Duke’s Serenaders in 1917. From that
time he became known as Duke Ellington.
Has name became known as Duke Ellington because he made
his first band and called it The Duke’s Serenaders in 1917. From that
time he became known as Duke Ellington.
Though most of Duke compositions where jazz. His son Mercer took over for Edward Kennedy Ellington's club and his place. Duke's parents both played the piano at age seven. Though Duke liked baseball more but he managed playing the piano. Duke took pride of his work as a musician. After some years, Duke moved to New York in 1923. Ruth Ellington, Dukes sibling and Mercer, Duke's son, passed on the information about Edward (Duke) history.
The image on the right is Duke Ellington playing the piano. Duke Ellington was one of the most important person in the 20th century because
he was good at band, jazz, and was great at piano. Duke Ellington made over 2000
compositions.
he was good at band, jazz, and was great at piano. Duke Ellington made over 2000
compositions.
Duke made a club and called it Cotton Club. That is a place in Harlem and in it
was Duke's team that play the Jazz. Cotton Club was the consortium of mobsters
was Duke's team that play the Jazz. Cotton Club was the consortium of mobsters
The person playing the piano is Duke Ellington. Around him are people who are members of Duke Ellington. They are all playing jazz but not Duke. He is playing the piano.
Duke Ellington quoted " The most important thing I look for in a musician is whether he knows how to listen." I liked this quote because he is saying that if people pay attention to professionals, it wouldn't be as hard to figure out how to play an instrument.
I think this quote means that the only thing that can make you accomplish an instrument is not giving up. That is the only rule that can keep you on a role.
The person that is wearing a black suite is Edward Ellington. The people that are holding an instrument are the people he is teaching. The is teaching Orchestra.
This is Duke Ellington School of Art in 3500 R St NW, Washington, DC 20007.
This is Duke Ellington and his Band and Orchestra. He brought his band people to make a song. Though idk what the song is, sorry.
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