Great Artists of Jazz and Blues DUKE Ellington
Great Artists of Jazz and Blues Why did Duke Ellington start playing piano in high school? To get a date!
Great Artists of Jazz and Blues Duke Ellington’s real name is _______ ________ _________ He started using the nickname “duke” because his friends felt that a ______ name better suited his attitude. Edward Kennedy Ellington Royal
Great Artists of Jazz and Blues Duke Ellington was most popular during the 19__’s to 19__’s. His music is generally known as part of the B__ B___ era. 30’s 40’s Big Band photo: Hans Bernard, licensed under GFDL-CC-BY-SA
Great Artists of Jazz and Blues Many Band Leaders led from the _____ like Duke Ellington. Other popular instruments in the Big Band era were: T________ S__________ Piano Trumpets Trombones Saxophones
Great Artists of Jazz and Blues Duke Ellington and his band’s most famous hits included: S______ D____ It D____ M____ a T_____ M____ I_____ S_________ L_____ Satin Doll It Don’t Mean a Thing Mood Indigo Sophisticated Lady