Duke Ellington's Accomplishments
Who said this, “The wise musicians are those who play what they can master.”? It was Duke Ellington. Duke Ellington was the godfather of jazz. Duke Ellington was born on April 29,1899 in Washington, DC. His parents are Daisy Kennidy Ellington and James Edward Ellington. Mrs. Ellington graduated from high school but Mr. Ellington dropped out of school in eighth grade. Duke Ellington’s real name is Edward Kenniey Ellington. Duke Ellington got his name from his friend Edward McEntre. When Duke Ellington was fifteen years old he played the piano at the Philadelphia club. He learned about Brooks when he was with his uncle from a waiter. One accomplishments he was known for is that he was the first jazz player. Another accomplishment is
that he was a successful piano player. Last accomplishment is that he was leader of a band. Duke Ellington made a difference in the world by bringing jazz into the United States of America. Another thing is he played the piano and made notes to play the piano. One of his traits is that he is not a bad person and he was always trying to stay away from trouble. But sadly Duke Ellington died on May 24,1974 in the hospital because of lung cancer.
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that he was a successful piano player. Last accomplishment is that he was leader of a band. Duke Ellington made a difference in the world by bringing jazz into the United States of America. Another thing is he played the piano and made notes to play the piano. One of his traits is that he is not a bad person and he was always trying to stay away from trouble. But sadly Duke Ellington died on May 24,1974 in the hospital because of lung cancer.
I hope you learned about a new person. Now it is time to write a paper too, aboute another person.