Edward "Duke" Ellington-14

 


As a child, Edward Ellington was such a snazzy dresser that his friends started calling him "Duke," and that is how
the rest of the world knows him today. He was born in Washington, D.C., in 1899 and was more interested in
baseball than music!  Even so, Duke studied piano as a child, and by the age of 14, he was writing his own
music --  at 18 he put together his first jazz band. His music is still popular today, and his orchestra continues
to perform around the world.
Even though his music is popularly labeled as "jazz," Duke called it "American Music."
 Another interesting fact:  Duke is the first and only composer to appear on American
money-the Washington D.C. quarter!
Here are some of his most well-known works:



Comments

  1. Ari GMarch 14, 2019 at 5:54 PM

    Take the A Train did sound like jazz and Satin Doll sounded very exciting. Sacred Music seemed very long and very good. From Ari

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  2. Chloe KJanuary 31, 2022 at 4:36 PM

    I am amazed that he was more interested in baseball more than music

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  3. IreFebruary 1, 2022 at 2:21 PM

    I really like how his friends called him Duke I really like it I think it’s a little bit funny





    Ire

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  4. IreFebruary 1, 2022 at 2:22 PM

    I really like how his friends called him Duke I really like it I think it’s a little bit funny





    Ire

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  5. IreFebruary 1, 2022 at 2:22 PM

    I really like how his friends called him Duke I really like it I think it’s a little bit funny





    Ire

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  6. JayFebruary 8, 2022 at 4:25 AM

    This is Anslee cool music

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  7. Henry HyltonApril 3, 2022 at 6:11 AM

    it is very cool and relaxing.

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2023 at 2:22 PM

    I like "take the a train" by Elijah KW

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  9. SabenaFebruary 17, 2023 at 2:32 PM

    This is the best music in the whole
    world!!!!!!!!!!

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  10. Graeme WhighamFebruary 18, 2023 at 5:34 AM

    I like the music

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  11. Audrey PetittoFebruary 18, 2023 at 7:24 AM

    I lovvvvvvve this composer!🥰😘😍!

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2023 at 10:26 AM

    I love music 💕

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2023 at 5:32 PM

    i love duke's music virginia trammell

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  14. MackenzieFebruary 21, 2023 at 5:14 AM

    I ❤️ this jazz music 🎼 🎷🎺🤗

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    1. jason.montague@woodward.eduFebruary 24, 2023 at 6:45 AM

      I like the music too, Mr. Ellington liked to call his music "American"

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  15. MilaFebruary 21, 2023 at 5:16 AM

    It makes me feel jazzy, and playful🎺🎷🎼❤️

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2023 at 5:50 PM

    I like the beat to it when they clap. Zoe M

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2023 at 3:02 PM

    i love his music sophia brown

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  18. Madison MFebruary 26, 2023 at 4:00 PM

    It sounds soothing and fun at the same time

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  19. Evan MFebruary 26, 2023 at 4:02 PM

    His music is lovely and I love it

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  20. Marcus WebbMarch 14, 2023 at 2:47 PM

    Pretty cool music! It sounds like music from my Mario game.

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