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What was Duke Ellington's birth name?

• Edward Kennedy Ellington

• Henry Ellington

• James Ellington

• Charles Ellington

In what year was Duke Ellington born?

• 1895

• 1901

• 1899

• 1905

What was the title of Duke Ellington's first composition?

• Mood Indigo

• Sophisticated Lady

• Black and Tan Fantasy

• Soda Fountain Rag

Which city did Duke Ellington move to in 1923?

• New Orleans

• Los Angeles

• New York

• Chicago

What was the name of Duke Ellington's band in 1923?

• The Harlem Serenaders

• The Jazz Kings

• The Washingtonians

• The Ellington Express

Which instrument did Duke Ellington primarily play?

• Trumpet

• Drums

• Saxophone

• Piano

What was a significant feature of Duke Ellington's band at the Cotton Club?

• Use of electronic instruments

• 14 musicians to broaden compositional scope

• All-female musicians

• Incorporation of classical music elements

Who was a notable vocalist that sang with Duke Ellington's orchestra?

• Ella Fitzgerald

• Sarah Vaughan

• Billie Holiday

• Ivy Anderson

What was Duke Ellington awarded by President Richard Nixon?

• The National Medal of Arts

• The Presidential Medal of Freedom

• The Congressional Gold Medal

• The Kennedy Center Honors

In what year did Duke Ellington pass away?

• 1974

• 1975

• 1980

• 1969