Who
This was the full name of the Jazz legend known as Duke Ellington
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington
This 1930s jazz standard by Ellington is one of his most famous compositions and became an anthem of the swing era
"Mood Indigo"
Duke Ellington was born in this U.S. city in 1899
Washington, D.C.
Duke Ellington first achieved national recognition with his orchestra in this decade
The 1920s
Duke Ellington is considered one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century because he helped elevate jazz into this realm of music.
A composer of concert music?
He was Duke Ellington's long-time collaborator and one of the most influential jazz musicians, known for his mastery of the trumpet
Cootie Williams
This is the musical form that Duke Ellington is most famous for, blending complex orchestration with improvisation
Big Band Jazz
In 1923, Ellington moved to this city, which became the center of his music career and where he led his famous orchestra
New York City
In this year, Duke Ellington and his orchestra performed at the White House for President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
1938
Ellington’s piece “Mood Indigo” is a perfect example of his unique use of this aspect of jazz music to evoke emotional depth
His use of harmony and orchestration innovative?
This saxophonist was a key member of Ellington’s orchestra, known for his smooth and innovative playing
Johnny Hedges
This extended work by Ellington, premiered in 1943, is often seen as his most ambitious composition and a major milestone in jazz history
"Black, Brown and Beige"
The Cotton Club, a famous Harlem nightclub, was one of the venues where Ellington and his orchestra played regularly
Harlem, New York
Ellington's famous composition "Take the A Train" was first recorded in this year.
1941
This was a major influence on Duke Ellington’s early musical development, helping him shape his distinctive sound
His exposure to classical music significant?
This composer and pianist was a major figure in the Harlem Renaissance and influenced Duke Ellington’s work
James P. Johnson
Duke Ellington was known for his use of this type of orchestral music, featuring both improvised and composed sections
A Jazz Suite
In 1965, Ellington performed at this famous festival in France, cementing his international reputation
Montreux Jazz Festival
Duke Ellington passed away in this year
1974
One of Ellington's motivations for composing “Black, Brown, and Beige” was to represent the African American experience in the United States and make this important statement
He wanted to create a musical narrative about African American history?
This famous singer was one of Duke Ellington’s frequent collaborators, known for her powerful voice and her work in the jazz genre
Ella Fitzgerald
This famous Ellington composition was written as a tribute to New York City and is often associated with the jazz standard
"Take the A Train"
Duke Ellington’s funeral in 1974 took place in this city, where he had spent much of his career
New York City
The year of Duke Ellington’s first Grammy Award for his album "The Great Paris Concert."
1967
Ellington’s continuous experimentation with new sounds and arrangements was part of his desire to do this, distinguishing him from other jazz composers of his time
He wanted to push the boundaries of jazz