Duke Ellington
When was Duke Ellington's birthday?
April 29, 1899
What music developed from jazz?
Blues, hiphop, and parts of pop.
How many songs did Duke Ellington compose?
More than 2000 pieces.
When was Duke Ellington's first song released?
1924
When did he die?
May 24, 1974
Jazz originated in this city
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Duke Ellington used his music to show what?
Show that African Americans were not unintelligent and inferior.
When did Duke Ellington write his first song?
1914.
How many Grammy Awards did Duke Ellington receive?
12 Grammy Awards.
Jazz was most popular during this time.
1930s
What is the name of one jazz artist that was influenced by Duke Ellington?
Charles Mingus, Gerald Wilson, Clark Terry, Cecil Taylor, and Quincy Jones.
When was Duke Ellington awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award?
1966.
What is Duke Ellington's most famous song?
"Take a Train"
This famous female singer, nicknamed the "First Lady of Song," was famous for her childlike voice and was considered one of the best scatters in the world.
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Duke Ellington's gift of melody and mastery of sonic textures, rhythms, and composition translated into what?
A body of music unequaled in jazz history.
How many people attended his funeral?
Over 12,000 people.